Crime & Safety
3 Chicago-Area Women Stuck In Dubai Amid Conflict In Iran
"Things that are shaking, you know, that we can feel, and, as well as sirens that we're hearing, that kind of stuff," Allenspach said.
Updated on: March 4, 2026
A group of Chicago-area women is stuck in Dubai as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies.
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As they try to make their way back home, they and travelers alike feel that the State Department has failed them—saying they offered no real help beyond telling citizens to leave, without providing the means to do so.
CBS News has just learned that the State Department says it's preparing military and charter flights for Americans, but there is no word yet on a timeline for when those will be available.
