PV Sindhu says she is safe in Dubai amid Iran conflict; airport chaotic
HYDERABAD: P. V. Sindhu on Sunday said she is safe but stranded in Dubai as tensions linked to the conflict with Iran continue to escalate.
In a social media post, Sindhu said it was “hard to process what’s unfolding right now” and described hearing interceptions overhead as the situation deteriorated.
“Hearing the interceptions overhead and seeing how quickly everything has escalated is honestly terrifying. So many disturbing videos are coming to light, and this is sadly the reality of what is happening,” she wrote.
It’s hard to process what’s unfolding right now. Hearing the interceptions overhead and seeing how quickly everything has escalated is honestly terrifying. So many disturbing videos are coming to light, and this is sadly the reality of what is happening. Dubai is a city I deeply…
— Pvsindhu (@Pvsindhu1) February 28, 2026
Calling Dubai a city she “deeply love[s]”, Sindhu said it has always felt safe and full of life, making the present circumstances difficult to comprehend.
She thanked those who reached out to her and confirmed that she and her team are safe for now.
“I am safe right now, stuck here in Dubai with my team, and we are doing okay as the situation around the war with Iran continues to evolve. The Airport is chaotic, with many families stranded and waiting, all of us just hoping we get past this soon,” she said.
Sindhu added that such moments highlight how fragile normal life can be and said she was praying for safety and peace for everyone affected.
