Ameesha Patel said her flight was diverted after the UAE shut its airspace. Actor Ameesha Patel on Tuesday said her New York-Mumbai flight was diverted due to UAE airspace restrictions, leaving her stranded for hours at the airports in Muscat and Dubai. She attributed the closure to “fresh missile attacks” launched by Iran. Taking to her X handle, Ameesha wrote, “On my way back to MUMBAI from NEW YORK on Emirates! As we were about to land in DUBAI the airspace closed in UAE due to fresh missile Attacks! We have now been diverted to MUSCAT n are awaiting further updates !! When will this WAR end (folded hands emoticons) !! Praying.” On my way back to MUMBAI from NEW YORK on Emirates! As we were about to land in DUBAI the airspace closed in UAE due to fresh missile Attacks! We have now been diverted to MUSCAT n are awaiting further updates !! When will this WAR end 🙏🏻🙏🏻!! Praying 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️ — ameesha patel (@ameesha_patel) May 4, 2026 Been hours n hours at DUBAI airport !! And the wait continues ….…