06.03.2026 17:55
Due to the war in the Middle East, the actors of the play 'A Father Hamlet', Şevket Çoruh and İlker Ayrık, returned to Turkey after a challenging journey. The team, which had been searching for an exit route for days due to the airspace crisis and flight cancellations in the region, set off by creating an alternative route. After an 18-hour journey, the actors reached their homes and their health is good.
The escalating war between the US-Israel and Iran in the Middle East has also impacted the art world. Famous actors Şevket Çoruh and İlker Ayrık, who were in Dubai for the play "A Father Hamlet," reached Turkey after a challenging journey following the airspace crisis in the region.
AIRSPACE CLOSED
Due to missile attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, retaliatory strikes against Gulf countries with US bases on their territory, and military activity in the region, many countries had closed their airspace to civilian flights. The theater team, caught in the midst of this strategic deadlock, was stranded for days while searching for an exit route from Dubai. The team, which was stranded due to flight cancellations and security risks, could only set off by creating an alternative route.
18-HOUR FLIGHT OVER MUSCAT
The journey, which normally takes a few hours, turned into a full "evacuation operation" due to the war tension. İlker Ayrık stated in a post on his social media account that they had to make a transfer via Muscat, Oman, in order to find a safe corridor.
Ayrık announced that they reached their homes at 09:00 this morning after a tiring and stressful journey that lasted a total of 18 hours.
"MY FAMILY AND OUR TEAM ARE VERY GOOD"
After the terrifying moments experienced, İlker Ayrık addressed his followers with the following words:
"A new update for friends and family: As of 09:00 this morning, we have returned home after an 18-hour journey via Muscat, Oman. My family, our entire theater team, we are all very good. We have so many loved ones, spouses, and friends. Thank you, stay well..."
TOUR EXCITEMENT TURNED INTO FEAR
The health status of the team, which went to Dubai as part of cultural and artistic activities and was overshadowed by the war, has been reported to be good. The arrival of Şevket Çoruh and İlker Ayrık in Turkey provided a deep breath for their fans and the art community, who were anxiously waiting for news.