Middle East cruise nightmare deepens as Iran airstrikes leave passengers stranded
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Cruise passengers are stranded in the Middle East as the Iran operation escalates, with thousands aboard Celestyal Journey, Discovery and MSC Euribia ships unable to get home.
"Each evacuation presents a different problem set." Jessica Mekles is an editor on the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.
Thousands of passengers were on ships in the affected areas during the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. Many of the vessels have been ordered to halt all activity, Fox News Digital has learned.
"MSC Cruises is working continuously with airline partners in the region, particularly Emirates and Etihad Airways, to identify and secure return flights for our guests," MSC Cruises told Fox News Digital in a statement.
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