There is war in the Middle East. Israel and the USA attack Iran. Iran shoots back with rockets. Many tourists notice this too. It is dangerous on the sea near the Persian Gulf. Many cruise ships usually sail there. Now 15,000 passengers are stuck there. Also 20,000 sailors cannot leave. The Strait of Hormuz is almost closed. This is an important way for ships. Ships with food also cannot pass. This is a problem for people in the region.
The ships from TUI Cruises stay in harbors. Guests often cannot go on deck. At night people see rockets in the sky. The German government wants to help. It sends airplanes to bring Germans home. Especially children and sick people should fly first. The first flights landed in Frankfurt. Many tourists are very relieved.
Donald Trump is the President of the USA. He says: The war could last 4 weeks. He does not rule out ground troops. This means: Soldiers could go directly into Iran. Iran makes conditions for peace. It wants the attacks to stop. People in Germany worry. If the war continues, many people will flee. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul warns of a large flight movement to Europe.
