Ameesha Patel’s Flight Diverted Amid UAE Tensions, Raises Concern Over Escalating Conflict

Brief By News18 / 7:01 PM on 05 May 2026

Actor Ameesha Patel said her Mumbai-bound flight from New York was diverted near Dubai after UAE airspace was suddenly closed following reported missile attacks. The aircraft was close to landing when the disruption occurred. Expressing concern, she questioned the ongoing conflict, asking when it would end, as reports indicated Iran had launched missiles targeting locations in the UAE.