'From Holiday To Stress': Swiss Travellers Stranded Across Gulf Region

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Gulf states have closed their airspace as an emergency measure following strikes in Iran and retaliatory fire by the Islamic Republic. Thousands of travellers - including many Swiss nationals - are now stranded across the region. Select your language

Generated with artificial intelligence. Listening: 'From holiday to stress': Swiss travellers stranded across Gulf region This content was published on March 2, 2026 - 09:27 4 minutes Julie Liardet, RTS/sj

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According to the Swiss foreign ministry, at least 1,400 Swiss citizens are currently travelling in the affected countries. The Touring Club Switzerland (TCS) estimates that nearly 1,500 Swiss nationals are stranded abroad, mainly due to cancelled flights.

[These initial numbers were updated by the Swiss foreign ministry on Monday March 2.]

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