THE threat of all-out war exploding in the Middle East has meant flights from Dubai have been grounded or delays as Brits prepare for mass exodus.

It comes as the world waits for an expected retaliation strike by Israel against Iran following Tehran’s missile blitz on Tuesday.

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Major airliners like Emirates and flydubai have cancelled flights from Dubai to the UK, Oman and Kuwait as well as Iraq, Iran and Jordan as fears loom that passenger jets could be caught in the crossfire.

Emirates have warned in a travel update: “Customers transiting through Dubai with final destinations in Iraq, Iran, and Jordan will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further notice.”

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