Some 4,800 Swiss nationals remain stranded in the Middle East on the fourth day of the US-Israeli offensive against Iran. Those registered with the Swiss foreign ministry still hope to take one of the few commercial flights available. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox "A few dozen Swiss nationals have been able to leave the region at the start of this week on commercial flights, but patience is required and we must expect airspace to remain closed for some time yet. We are working intensively with Swiss to find solutions," Marianne Jenni, director of consular affairs at the foreign ministry, told reporters in Bern on Tuesday. Switzerland is also working within an international group to assist stranded travellers. The ministry has made available a special online "Travel Admin" platform where they can register for a flight, as well as a hotline. It is urging them to prioritise following local authorities' instructions. Affected tourists can also contact ...
