Venezuela revoked operating rights for six major international airlines that had suspended flights to the country following a warning from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. The civil aviation authority late on Wednesday revoked permits for Iberia,

International airlines are canceling flights to Venezuela after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration warned pilots about security risks and increased military activity.

A notice by the FAA cited the "worsening security situation and heightened military activity in or around Venezuela."

The FAA urged civilian aircraft in Venezuelan airspace to "exercise caution" due to the "worsening security situation and heightened military activity in or around Venezuela."

Venezuela has revoked the operating licenses for several carriers that paused flights to the South American nation following a security warning from the US Federal Aviation Administration.

Major international airlines canceled Venezuela flights starting Saturday after FAA warns of 'potentially hazardous situation' amid escalating tensions and military activity.