U.S. Issues Warning To Airlines About Flying Over The Persian Gulf As Tensions With Iran Continue

The Hill: US warns airlines about flying over Persian Gulf amid Iran tensions

U.S. diplomats on Saturday warned that airliners flying over the Persian Gulf may risk being "misidentified" amid tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

American diplomats in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates relayed the order Saturday from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), The Associated Press reported.

The warning comes amid heightened tensions following the Trump administration sending a carrier strike group and bomber task force to the region while warning of possible conflict with Iran.

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