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Graeme Souness trapped in Abu Dhabi as Liverpool legend stranded after Iran strikes

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After the air strikes which have taken place all around the Middle East, Liverpool icon Graeme Souness is one of many to be trapped in the United Arab EmiratesGraeme Souness has explained how he has been left stranded in Abu Dhabi following strikes on Middle Eastern nations by Iran. All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageThe Scot now finds himself in Abu Dhabi but he's unable to return home.



Souness informed his followers on Instagram with a video in which he said: "Currently in the Middle East, in Abu Dhabi Airport, I'll give you a quick glimpse of where I am."That is my plane I am meant to be catching to go back to the UK. My mum said to me - bear with me - when I was a little boy, 'wherever you are, there's never a dull moment'.Ensure our latest sport headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source.

Anyway, I'll keep you posted."Abu Dhabi's national carrier, Etihad, confirmed in a statement: "All flights scheduled to depart Abu Dhabi are suspended until 2pm UAE time (10am GMT) on Sunday 1 March. Flights scheduled to arrive into Abu Dhabi before 2pm UAE time on Sunday 1 March will be cancelled."US President Donald Trump claims that 'a lot' of Iran's leadership has been eliminated, having targeted Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.