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Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto was stranded on Saturday in Dubai with his family due to the temporary suspension of flights following US and Israeli attacks on Iran, according to ANSA news agency.
Crosetto had traveled on a civilian flight from Rome on Sunday to join his family, with plans to return together to Italy.
Air traffic in the region was halted amid heightened security concerns after the attacks, preventing the minister’s return.
Italian authorities are monitoring the situation as they await the resumption of flights.
The US and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran early Saturday, claiming it was meant to remove “threats” posed by the Iranian “regime.”
Separate video statements were released by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump, which also hinted at supporting efforts for a change in government in Tehran.
Iran termed the strikes a violation of sovereignty and launched retaliatory strikes.
