Originally Posted by
capngrog
I find it interesting how quickly an attempt to convey the gravity of heightened tensions in the M.E. has devolved into a USA bashing session.
With respect, skepticism arising from memories of recent history doesn't seem, to me, to constitute "bashing." And it's also appropriate to recognize that our US government has been actively and openly acting to raise those regional tensions.
I'm not aware of any actual evidence that suggests increased risk to airliners in the ME. What we are seeing and hearing are "warnings" based upon claims by a far-from-neutral party.