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A deepening government shutdown is causing significant airport delays and threatening potential closures as TSA agents face unpaid leave. The economic fallout is widening, impacting airlines and travelers alike. Critics blame Democrats for holding essential services hostage over political disputes.
Dubai International Airport is resuming limited flights after missile strikes caused widespread travel chaos, stranding thousands. American tourist Shekinah Lee recounted the terrifying experience of witnessing a missile and the subsequent uncertainty and lack of information.
While calls for regime change echo from abroad, many Iranians are focused on a "quiet life," hesitant to join a potentially destabilizing uprising. Former Ambassador Nicholas Hopton details the complex societal divisions and the deeply entrenched nature of the Iranian state, warning of potential chaos if the regime collapses.
Tens of thousands of passengers are stranded as the conflict in the Persian Gulf forces widespread airspace closures, disrupting global air travel. A tourist in Israel described witnessing air strikes and the desperate search for escape routes amidst rapidly changing travel options.
