June 22, 2019 8:05 AM

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UAE airlines reroute flights over Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman

<span style="color: #222222;">In the UAE, the Emirates Airline on Friday said that it has taken precautionary measures including rerouting all flights away from areas of possible conflict in the Gulf region.<br />''</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The announcement came a day after an unmanned US drone was reportedly shot down by Iran in the region.<br />''</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, had issued an emergency order on Thursday prohibiting U.S. air carriers from flying in Iran-controlled airspace over the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman due to heightened tensions.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Some international airlines are also taking precautions following the FAA order.</span><br />

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