An American Airlines flight out of New York was diverted to Rome on Sunday over a "possible security issue," the airline said in a statement.

An American Airlines flight from New York to India was escorted by fighter jets and forced to land in Rome after what a source says was a bomb threat. NBC News International Correspondent Claudio Lavanga has the latest.

An American Airlines flight out of New York City traveling to New Delhi, India was diverted on Sunday afternoon after a "security concern" prompted the detour.