More than 115,000 British nationals leave Gulf as relentless attacks hit UAE

More than 115,000 British nationals have returned to the United Kingdom from the Gulf since the war with Iran began three weeks ago, according to Sky News. 

The large-scale departures come amid sustained regional instability and repeated attacks.

The report said that nearly 2,000 drones and more than 300 ballistic missiles have been fired toward the United Arab Emirates during the conflict, highlighting the scale of the threat to the region.

The developments have raised concerns about whether such conditions could become a prolonged reality.

More than 115,000 Brits have since returned to the UK from the Gulf since the beginning of the war in Iran three weeks ago. Nearly 2,000 drones and more than 300 ballistic missiles have been fired towards the UAE. So, is this the new normal?

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— Sky News (@SkyNews) March 21, 2026