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Stranded Briton in Dubai Tells BBC Breakfast She Feared She Would Die During Missile Strikes

She says a rare heart condition plus limited medication heighten her risk during the ongoing flight shutdown.

Overview

  • Teigan McFadden said on BBC Breakfast that she remains unable to leave Dubai after widespread flight cancellations that followed a US strike on Iran and Iran’s missile barrage.
  • She described seeing missiles intercepted, feeling her hotel shake, and watching debris as black smoke rose over the city near the Palm Jumeirah.
  • McFadden reported a diagnosis of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and said she does not have enough medication with her.
  • She said she plans to leave her hotel today to try to find a pharmacy for beta blockers and other prescriptions despite fearing she could faint.
  • Coverage notes thousands of British travellers are still stranded, with McFadden alone after her friend secured one of the final departing flights.