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KLM flies to Middle East to pick up stranded travelers

KLM flies to Middle East to pick up stranded travelers

KLM is operating a flight to the Middle East on Tuesday evening to evacuate Dutch citizens stranded due to the conflict involving Iran. Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen announced the mission but did not specify the exact destination where thousands of travelers are believed to be stuck.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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