Archive · 19 Jul 2026
US Embassy Evacuates Aqaba Airport, Seaport Over Credible Threat
The US embassy in Jordan told Americans to stay away from Aqaba airport and seaport because there's a serious threat.
They didn't say what the threat is or how long it will last.
Jordan's government hasn't said anything about it yet.
Also, two US soldiers were killed and one is missing after an attack by Iran on a US base in Jordan.
Many other soldiers were hurt too.
Because of this, the US is sending more planes to the area and telling people not to travel to the Middle East right now.
US embassy evacuated Aqaba airport and seaport due to a specific and credible threat.
Americans advised to avoid travel to these sites and military bases in Jordan.
Jordanian authorities have not issued any statement regarding the threat.
Two US soldiers killed, one missing, and dozens wounded in an Iranian attack on a US base in Jordan.
US has reinforced military presence in the region and advised against travel to the Middle East.
- Who
- US Embassy in Jordan, Jordanian authorities, US military personnel
- What
- Evacuation of Aqaba airport and seaport due to a credible threat; US military casualties in Jordan
- When
- July 19, 2024 (evacuation); July 18, 2024 (attack)
- Where
- Aqaba, Jordan
- Why
- Specific and credible threat; recent Iranian attack on US base in Jordan
US Government
Jordanian Authorities
Communication of Threat
US Government
The US embassy issued a public advisory about the specific and credible threat, advising Americans to avoid travel to Aqaba airport and seaport.
Jordanian Authorities
Jordanian authorities have not issued any public statement regarding the threat or the evacuations ordered by the US.
- Location
- Aqaba, Jordan
- Date of Evacuation
- July 19, 2024
- US Military Casualties
- 2 killed, 1 missing, dozens wounded
- Recent Attack
- Iranian attack on US base in Jordan on July 18, 2024
- US Response
- Deployed additional fighter jets and aerial refueling aircraft
- Travel Advisory
- US State Department advises reconsidering travel to the Middle East