A security drama took place on Sunday in Jordan near Israel’s southern border when Jordanian authorities ordered the immediate evacuation of Aqaba’s international airport and seaport following a “specific and credible threat.”

The U.S. Embassy in Jordan issued an unusual and urgent warning to its citizens, calling on them to completely avoid the Aqaba area and military bases in the country, against the backdrop of serious concern about a widespread regional escalation

“We strongly recommend that all Americans avoid traveling to the airport or the seaport,” the embassy stated. “Continue to follow all security instructions issued by the Jordanian authorities.”

The embassy did not provide further details about the nature of the threat.

(YWN Israel Desk—Jerusalem)