Americans Urged to Leave Middle East
The State Department listed 16 countries and territories now considered unsafe for U.S. citizens.
The State Department listed 16 countries and territories now considered unsafe for U.S. citizens.
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The FAA cited a problem with the aircraft’s left engine.
Airspace in Israel and much of the Arab Gulf region is closed.
Military activity in the Persian Gulf has brought commercial aviation to a grinding halt in the region.
The agency plans to hold a meeting on the issue next week.
Deputy chief of staff James Blair said he faced a nearly three-hour delay with American Airlines.