Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has said she is safe after being stranded at an airport in Dubai amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.
In a post on X, Sindhu described the situation as “hard to process”, saying hearing interceptions overhead and witnessing the rapid escalation was terrifying. She said several disturbing visuals had surfaced online and called the developments deeply unsettling.
Calling Dubai a city she loves and one that has always felt safe and full of life, Sindhu said the unfolding events were difficult to comprehend.
She thanked those who reached out to check on her well-being and confirmed that she was safe. “I am safe right now, stuck here in Dubai with my team, and we are doing okay as the situation around the war with Iran continues to evolve. The airport is chaotic, with many families stranded and waiting, all of us just hoping we get past this soon. Moments like these remind you how fragile normal life really is. Praying for safety and peace for everyone affected,” she wrote.
It’s hard to process what’s unfolding right now. Hearing the interceptions overhead and seeing how quickly everything has escalated is honestly terrifying. So many disturbing videos are coming to light, and this is sadly the reality of what is happening. Dubai is a city I deeply…
— Pvsindhu (@Pvsindhu1) February 28, 2026
The crisis follows a sharp escalation in West Asia after coordinated strikes targeted Iranian military and nuclear-linked sites, triggering retaliatory threats and widespread airspace closures in the region. Several countries, including Iran and Iraq, shut portions of their airspace, disrupting key international flight corridors.
Airlines have rerouted or cancelled multiple services, while airports have set up help desks to assist stranded passengers. Indian carriers said they are coordinating closely with aviation authorities and monitoring developments round the clock. Services are expected to resume once safe flight corridors are available.
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