Graeme Souness stranded in Abu Dhabi as Rangers legend hears 'loud bangs' from anti missiles at airportThe Scotland and Liverpool great is stuck in the Middle East after global airlines suspended all flights from the regionView Image Graeme Souness is stuck in Abu DhabiGraeme Souness has been left stranded in Abu Dhabi after the Middle East erupted into war - with the Rangers legend revealing he heard loud bangs from the airport. ‌Souness posted a video from Zayed International Airport on Saturday night after the US and Israel launched a major attack on targets across Iran. Explosions were heard in Dubai - with a luxury hotel bursting into flames leaving four injured - while a death has even been reported in Abu Dhabi after debris fell on a residential area. ‌Scotland great Souness was meant to be flying back home from Abu Dhabi to the UK but was caught up in the travel chaos after the wave of missiles forced Gulf countries to close their airspace. Sharing a video initially from his departure gate on the eve of the Old Firm derby at Ibrox, he said: "I'm currently in the Middle East in Abu Dhabi airport.

Source: Express March 01, 2026 14:49 UTC