Germans stranded in the Middle East - | what Wadephul says about it leaves not only Miosga speechless: "Absurd!"
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Controversy Over Stranded Germans in Gulf RegionThousands of Germans are stuck due to airspace closures; Foreign Minister Wadephul places primary responsibility on travel agencies amid ongoing conflict.
Key FactsMar 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Following the attack on Iran, many Germans working or vacationing in the Gulf region became stranded as airspace was closed unexpectedly.
- Foreign Minister Wadephul stressed that travel companies bear responsibility for repatriation, while the Foreign Office provides assistance.
- Wadephul noted that the Foreign Office had warned of escalating tensions weeks prior and supplies daily updates to those affected.
- Green Party politician Nouripour sharply criticized Wadephul's approach and called for government-led evacuation support via land routes.
That German tourists are now in Dubai fighting with Russian tourists over who can rent which car, so that they can come to Riyadh with whatever visa they have, is absurd.— Omid Nouripour, Green Party politician, reacting to Wadephul’s statements about stranded holidaymakers in the Middle East
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