The US Embassy in Jordan has issued a security alert advising US citizens that the US Embassy compound may be a target for future attacks and has encouraged US citizens to avoid the vicinity of the US Embassy. In response, the Australian Embassy has advised Australian officials to avoid the US Embassy area and follow US alerts (see ‘Safety’).
Retaliatory strikes are occurring in the Middle East region following military strikes on Iran. Military conflict in the region is causing widespread movement restrictions, airspace closures, flight cancellations and other travel disruptions.
Prioritise your safety, monitor events and follow local advice, including shelter in place instructions. Sheltering in place remains your safest option at this time. Sheltering in place means stay indoors, as much as possible. Be aware of your environment and avoid government, military or energy infrastructure, including oil production facilities, and US diplomatic locations. Monitor local warning systems and if warned of an imminent attack move to an enclosed hardened shelter, ideally underground or close to ground level if available. If these are not available seek an inner room without windows.
Consider a commercial option to depart if you can secure one and it is safe to do so. You should consider recent attacks in your area and that airports and aircraft are more vulnerable to these strikes. You should verify the status of any border crossing before you travel by air, land or sea. Make sure you have access to food, water and essential medicines. Consider that airlines may cease operating at short notice and you may need to find accommodation. Availability of accommodation may be limited.
Demonstrations and protest activity may also occur, and local security situations could deteriorate with little notice.
We now advise:
Reconsider your need to travel to Jordan overall due to the volatile security situation in the region.
