LBCI

US embassy says Jordan evacuates Aqaba airport, seaport over threat

Middle East News

19-07-2026 | 06:30

Share

Share

US embassy says Jordan evacuates Aqaba airport, seaport over threat

The U.S. Embassy in Amman said Sunday that Jordanian authorities evacuated the airport and the seaport in the coastal city of Aqaba, citing a threat that was not immediately specified.

"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," the embassy said in a statement. Jordanian authorities did not immediately confirm it had taken such measures.

AFP

Middle East News

United States

Embassy

Amman

Jordan

Aqaba

Next

Iran says stopped two ships trying to transit Hormuz Strait

US launches strikes to 'punish' Iran after troops killed

Previous

Recommended For You

Iran denies attack on Kharg Island, says oil operations continue

Middle East News

03:08

Iran denies attack on Kharg Island, says oil operations continue

UAE denies claims Iran targeted base housing US forces with missiles

Middle East News

03:04

UAE denies claims Iran targeted base housing US forces with missiles

UAE says dealt with drone coming from Iran over its waters

Middle East News

03:01

UAE says dealt with drone coming from Iran over its waters

Iran condemns new US attacks, says its forces acted in self-defense

Middle East News

02:56

Iran condemns new US attacks, says its forces acted in self-defense

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Major UAE business delegation set to visit Lebanon: Can renewed interest turn into real investment?

News Bulletin Reports

2026-08-20

Major UAE business delegation set to visit Lebanon: Can renewed interest turn into real investment?

First day of seventh round of Lebanon-Israel talks concludes in Rome

2026-08-04

First day of seventh round of Lebanon-Israel talks concludes in Rome

EU vows to protect member states' interests after Trump Spain trade threat

2026-07-08

EU vows to protect member states' interests after Trump Spain trade threat

Rome talks gain momentum: Lebanon presses border case and new pilot zones — LBCI sources

2026-08-05

Rome talks gain momentum: Lebanon presses border case and new pilot zones — LBCI sources

Videos

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

2026-08-06

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

2026-07-24

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

2026-07-20

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

2026-06-26

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

2026-06-26

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

2026-06-26

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

2026-06-20

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

2026-06-19

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

2026-06-16

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Lebanon Foreign Ministry responds to Araghchi: Relations between states require respect for sovereignty and state institutions

1

Lebanon Foreign Ministry responds to Araghchi: Relations between states require respect for sovereignty and state institutions

Same driver, different roads: Why driving habits change in Lebanon

2

Same driver, different roads: Why driving habits change in Lebanon

Three fronts, growing pressure: Israel shifts focus across the region

3

Three fronts, growing pressure: Israel shifts focus across the region

Lebanon expands free public beaches with 13 new permits

4

Lebanon expands free public beaches with 13 new permits

President Aoun: Weapons that protect the land must be those of the state

5

President Aoun: Weapons that protect the land must be those of the state

PM Salam: Decisions of war and peace must rest solely with the state

6

PM Salam: Decisions of war and peace must rest solely with the state

Iceland votes 'No' to resuming EU entry talks: Final result

7

Iceland votes 'No' to resuming EU entry talks: Final result

Iran's Khamenei urges Gulf rulers in written message to confront 'real enemy'

8

Iran's Khamenei urges Gulf rulers in written message to confront 'real enemy'

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More