Fleetwood's 'relief' as family return from Dubai
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Tommy Fleetwood has spoken about the "relief" he feels after his family were able to leave Dubai amid the conflict in the Middle East.
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Thousands of Britons have been stranded in the region, including many in Dubai, after the United States and Israel's conflict with Iran led to widespread airspace closures, restrictions and cancelled flights.
However, according to the Guardian, Fleetwood's wife, son and two stepsons have managed to leave their Dubai home and travelled to England on Wednesday.
"It is difficult not being able to travel. That has obviously been difficult. But when you know they're fine, that's kind of a relief," said world number three Fleetwood, who is competing at this week's the Players Championship in Florida.
"I think Clare [Fleetwood's wife] is very relieved now. She feels good and everything.
"It's just not a great time for so many people in the country. It's just unsettling for everyone, really.
"It's easy for me to say it's been on my mind but at the same time I'm not the one who was there."
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Drones have landed near Dubai International Airport, while other Gulf states including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman have also been targeted by Iran as it retaliates in response to US and Israeli attacks.
"It wasn't easy," said Fleetwood. "They had one flight that was cancelled or suspended. And then they got lucky getting out because they got out on the flight and then I think something happened at the airport while they were in the air or something. So they got lucky timing wise.
"All I can say is that my family felt very safe and think the nation and the leaders have done an amazing job of making everybody feel safe and well and protected.
"I know my family have been safe and that's the important thing."