The animals

It's not only people who are suffering from the war in Iran - pets are being abandoned by people fleeing from the region. I recall this happening as well in Ukraine when Russia invaded there.

Expat Animal Companions Must Be Allowed Swift Entry into the UK from Gulf States

Israel-Iran War: Dogs tied, kittens left in boxes: heartbreaking crisis unfolds on Dubai streets as expats flee U.A.E.

They spent years showing off their Dubai lifestyle. The moment it got dangerous, they abandoned the one thing that loved them unconditionally.

After Iranian missile strikes hit the UAE in early March 2026, thousands of expats rushed to leave Dubai. But as flights filled, a… pic.twitter.com/hsTJhPie13

— dominic dyer (@domdyer70) March 9, 2026