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Liverpool legend Graeme Souness stranded in Abu Dhabi after Iran missile attacks

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Liverpool legend Graeme Souness has been left stranded at Abu Dhabi airport following strikes on Middle Eastern nations by Iran, and has shared updates on social mediaLiverpool legend Graeme Souness(Image: Getty Images Europe)Graeme Souness has revealed he's been stranded in Abu Dhabi after Iran launched strikes on Middle Eastern targets. The Liverpool icon shared a concerning update on social media whilst trapped at Abu Dhabi International Airport.The 72 year old Liverpool legend recounted hearing 'loud bangs' overhead as he and thousands of other Britons in the region attempt to leave.



Souness updated his Instagram followers with a video, saying: "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. Well, I'm at this airport, and we're hearing some pretty loud bangs going off, and that is anti-missiles taking out missiles that are being fired at some American base."Graeme Souness offered an update to his followers on social media(Image: Instagram/soueyofficial)Shortly afterwards, he continued: "Chaos continues.

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 asserts that 'a lot' of Iran's top brass has been wiped out, with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in the crosshairs.