Sad footage has emerged out of Dubai with photos of abandoned pets discarded as expats rush to leave the hotspot amid the conflict across the Middle East . As the  US-Israeli war with Iran intensifies , with missile strikes spreading across Gulf countries , some of Dubai’s expat community is fleeing the city – and leaving behind a disturbing trail of abandoned pets. “Due to the current situation, some people are being forced to leave the UAE suddenly, and sadly many pets are being left behind,”