131 Hongkongers stranded in Middle East safe as attacks escalate
South China Morning Post
by Oscar LiuMarch 1, 2026
Hong Kong authorities have received 131 inquiries from residents stranded in the Middle East amid a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran, which forced flight cancellations and left some seeking refuge in local hotels.
The Immigration Department confirmed to the South China Morning Post that all residents who inquired about the situation and flight arrangements were in safe locations as of 8am on Sunday.
It said authorities had been coordinating with the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of...
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Originally published on South China Morning Post on 3/1/2026