New Delhi, March 1 -- Flight operations across the Middle East have come to a standstill since Saturday after the US and Israel launched an attack on Iran. The United Arab Emirates (UAE), the largest travel hub in the region, has been the worst affected, with an estimated over 20,000 passengers who were scheduled to fly to various cities around the world being stranded in its eight international airports.

While the flight cancellations and the looming threat of Iranian missiles and drones have raised concerns for many, stranded passengers are also applauding how the UAE has dealt with the crisis.

Tushar Gagerna, an Indian man who was scheduled to fly to New Delhi, recounted his experience in a post on LinkedIn.

"I've been sitting in an...