Actress Ameesha Patel, who earlier shared that she was stuck in Oman after a flight diversion due to the clash between the USA and Iran, has now shared that she has finally returned to India.
Ameesha Patel returns to Mumbai
The actress recently took to the Stories section of her Instagram and shared a selfie of herself with her travel partner aboard the flight.
Sharing the picture, Ameesha wrote, “Finallyyyyyy MUMBAI!! Thank u for all ur prayers everyone!! kuunalgoomer !! Safe n sound!! Greatful”.
Ameesha Patel stranded in Muscat
Earlier, the actress took to her social media to share her ordeal, as she spoke about her travel woes. She wrote, “On my way back to MUMBAI from NEW YORK on Emirates! As we were about to land in DUBAI, the airspace closed in the UAE due to fresh missile Attacks! We have now been diverted to MUSCAT n are awaiting further updates!! When will this WAR end!! Praying (sic)”.
The actress was reportedly travelling with DJ Chetas and producer Kunal Goomer. Goomer had shared a photograph from the start of their journey before the mid-air disruption. Ameesha Patel later shared another picture from the airport, wherein she wrote, “24 hours from the time we left nyc and still counting hours to reach Mumbai. Endless airport lounge time (sic)”.
Tensions have been escalating between Iran and the UAE into a serious conflict-like situation. According to reports, Iran has launched missile and drone strikes targeting key infrastructure in the UAE, including oil facilities and shipping routes, as part of a broader regional escalation that involves multiple countries in West Asia.
The UAE responded to this with strong air defence measures and security coordination with allies. While there have been attempts at ceasefires, the situation remains unstable, with intermittent attacks and high geopolitical tension.
The USA is preparing to exit the war, which it started after bombing Iran, and taking out its key leadership on the 1st day of the war. The war began in February this year, and has led to soaring of the prices of oil owing to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
(With inputs from IANS)