Munir El Haddadi stranded in Iran amid airspace closure

According to information reported by French media outlet RMC Sport, Munir El Haddadi is bearing the full brunt of the consequences of tensions in the Middle East. The exchange of strikes between the United States, Israel and Iran has brought air traffic in the region to a standstill, directly affecting foreign athletes playing in the Iranian league.

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The former FC Barcelona striker, who now represents Esteghlal Tehran, was already on board a plane preparing to leave the country when the events erupted. He was ultimately removed from the aircraft and taken back to the terminal after the airspace was immediately closed.

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Unable to take a flight, the Moroccan player is reportedly seeking an alternative route out of the country. He is currently waiting for an opportunity to reach Turkey by road via the city of Bazargan, located in northern Iran. This particularly long overland journey is one of the few ways out of the area under the current circumstances.