Jordan Denies Evacuation of Aqaba Airport and Seaport Following US Warning

Jordanian Officials Refute Aqaba Shutdown Rumors

Jordanian government officials have explicitly denied reports that the country’s airport and seaport facilities in Aqaba have been evacuated or closed due to security threats. The clarification follows conflicting claims circulating in international media regarding a potential “credible threat” at the logistics hubs.

Direct Rebuttal from Amman

The Jordanian government issued a direct rebuttal to reports suggesting that transit points in the coastal city of Aqaba had been shuttered. According to a government spokesperson cited by Reuters, no orders have been issued to evacuate the Aqaba airport or the seaport. The Director General of the Aqaba Port echoed this denial, confirming that operations at the facility remain normal. These statements serve as a formal pushback against assertions that the kingdom had responded to security alerts by halting transport infrastructure activities.

Conflicting Reports on U.S. Embassy Warnings

The confusion originated from reports alleging that the United States embassy in Amman had warned of a “credible threat” leading to the evacuation of the airport and seaport. These claims were highlighted by multiple outlets, including The Times of Israel, which reported that the diplomatic mission had issued a specific alert regarding the safety of the facilities. Yet, the Jordanian authorities maintain that the infrastructure continues to function without interruption, creating a sharp divide between the reports of a U.S.-led warning and the official position of the Jordanian state.

Operational Continuity in the Red Sea

As of the latest reports, port authorities have not announced any deviations from standard protocols. The situation remains characterized by the government’s insistence that transit and logistics operations are proceeding as scheduled.