India, Dec. 6 -- Several social media handles claimed F-16 jets were reportedly being scrambled from the Andrews Air Force base in Maryland on December 5. These reports sparked fear in many, with some wondering if there was some airspace breach. No reason was given for the jets being scrambled. There has been no mainstream reporting of any fighter plane movement. HT.com could not independently verify these claims.

A report also added that the Baltimore airport ground tower was advising all aircraft to remain grounded.

The reports of the planes being scrambled come amid US-Venezuela tensions. President Donald Trump had some days back ordered that the airspace above Venezuela should be considered closed, prompting fears of a strike. While...