Bangladesh Cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim Stranded in Jeddah Amid Gulf Airspace Closures

Bangladesh's veteran cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim is stranded at Jeddah airport after his Emirates flight from Jeddah to Dubai was forced to return amid escalating US and Israeli military strikes on Iran. The conflict has led to widespread airspace closures across the Gulf, disrupting flights by Emirates, Air India, and others. Rahim, returning from his Umrah pilgrimage in Makkah, expressed concern for thousands of passengers affected, including many Bangladeshis, as airlines cancel or reroute flights in the region.