ALBAWABA - The U.S. Embassy in Amman posted on Facebook a security alert claiming that Jordanian authorities evacuated the international airport and seaport in Aqaba, Reuters reported Sunday.
In a statement on Facebook, the U.S. Embassy wrote, "Due to a specific and credible threat, Jordanian authorities evacuated the international airport and seaport in Aqaba. We strongly advise all Americans to refrain traveling to either the airport or seaport. Continue to follow all Jordanian authorities’ security directives."
It added, "U.S. Embassy Amman continues to advise all Americans to avoid travel to military bases in Jordan."
Jordan denies evacuating Aqaba airport and seaport
However, sources confirmed to Al-Mamlaka TV on Sunday that reports of the evacuation or closure of King Hussein International Airport and the seaport in Aqaba Governorate were false.
They stated that the airport and port in Aqaba Governorate are operating normally and without interruption.
In addition, the Director General of Aqaba Ports Management and Operation Company, Mahmoud Khleifat, told Al-Mamlaka that "there is no suspension of any of the handling operations at the port," adding that work at the seaport is proceeding normally, and there is no evacuation or work stoppage at the port.
Moreover, Minister of Government Communications and official spokesperson for the Jordanian government, Mohammad Momani, said on Sunday that no evacuation orders have been issued by the relevant authorities at Aqaba airport or the seaport.
He noted regarding the U.S. Embassy in Amman's security alert post, "The airport and the port are operating normally, and any potential risks are being addressed by the competent Jordanian authorities, in accordance with pre-established procedures, which include the immediate sounding of sirens."
