Sweden is chartering a plane to fly home travelers stranded as a result of the war in Iran. According to Sveriges Radio Ekot, those who want to take the plane from Dubai must pay directly - with Swish.
SwedenSwedish police have been sent to the Middle East at the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UD) to support Swedes in the region, the police said on their website.
CrimeLuxurious environments, security and zero taxes have transformed the oil-rich countries around the Persian Gulf into financial centers in a few decades - where investors, major companies and wealthy tourists from all over the world gather. But since the United States and Israel attacked Iran last weekend, the business model is at risk from Iranian drones and missiles.
BusinessPeace talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States are being postponed, according to Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
ConflictsA Swedish emergency team is now in place in the region where the war in Iran is ongoing. According to Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M), the three officials will provide consular support once the airspace opens.
Swedish politicsSome flights have taken off from the United Arab Emirates, but airspace is still largely closed in the Gulf region - more than 12,000 flights have been cancelled. It's all about how much risk you're willing to take, says aviation safety expert David Learmount.
BusinessIsrael and the United States have launched a joint attack on Iran, killing Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The attack - as well as counterattacks - is ongoing. Here's what happened.
WorldThe first passenger flights have left the United Arab Emirates, but stranded Swedes appear to have to wait.
Business
