Jordanian authorities evacuated Aqaba's airport and seaport following a specific and credible threat.

Jordanian authorities evacuated the international airport and seaport in the coastal city of Aqaba in response to a "specific and credible threat." The U.S. Embassy in Jordan advised American citizens to avoid traveling to these locations and to remain alert to security instructions. While the U.S. Embassy initially reported the evacuation, Mahmoud Khleifat, Director-General of Aqaba Company for Ports Operation and Management, later clarified that the seaport is currently operating normally. The security situation in the region follows an Iranian attack on Jordan that left two American service members killed and dozens of others wounded. During the engagement, American air defense systems intercepted three Iranian ballistic missiles launched toward Aqaba, while the Israeli Defense Forces used Iron Dome interceptors to shield the nearby city of Eilat from debris. The administration announced that the evacuation was a precautionary measure. Meanwhile, the U.S. Embassy urged travelers to maintain a low profile and monitor local media as the region remains under heightened security.

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