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150+ Tourists Stranded at Sea Amid U.S.-Israeli Conflict

3/6/2026

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More than 150 Russian tourists are stranded aboard the Celestyal Journey near Doha, Qatar, due to disruptions from the U.S.-Israeli operation against Iran.
The ship left Dubai on February 23 and stopped in Doha on February 28 after authorities closed sea routes, triggering anxiety for families.
The total may be closer to 170, including Kazakh, Uzbek, and European nationals, with minimal assistance from the cruise operator or the Russian Embassy.

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More than 150 Russian tourists are stranded aboard the Celestyal Journey near Doha, Qatar, due to disruptions from the U.S.-Israeli operation against Iran.
The ship left Dubai on February 23 and stopped in Doha on February 28 after authorities closed sea routes, triggering anxiety for families.
The total may be closer to 170, including Kazakh, Uzbek, and European nationals, with minimal assistance from the cruise operator or the Russian Embassy.