"Specific and credible threat": Unusual security alert issued in Jordan
Jordan and the US disagree on whether a credible threat exists at Aqaba airport and seaport.
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Jordanian authorities are evacuating Aqaba airport due to a credible threat, according to the US embassy. Coverage emphasizes the discrepancy between the US and Jordanian statements.
The Times of Israel and Haaretz report the US embassy's warning. Meanwhile, Anadolu Ajansı and Asharq Al-Awsat report Jordanian officials denying the threat and asserting normal operations at Aqaba port.
Watch for further developments in the security situation at Aqaba. Coverage does not yet specify the nature of the threat or the source of the discrepancy.
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Quick answers
What is the current status of Aqaba airport?
According to the US embassy, Aqaba airport is being evacuated due to a credible threat. However, Jordanian officials deny this and report normal operations.
What is the source of the discrepancy between the US and Jordanian statements?
Coverage does not yet specify the source of the discrepancy.
What is the nature of the threat at Aqaba airport?
Coverage does not yet specify the nature of the threat.
Coverage (5)
- Handling operations in Aqaba proceed ‘smoothly’: ACPOM Fana News - · 17h ago
- Jordan evacuating Aqaba airport due to ‘credible threat,’ US embassy says The Times of Israel · 17h ago
- Jordan denies US report of Aqaba airport, seaport evacuation Anadolu Ajansı · 17h ago
- Aqaba Port Operations Normal, Says Director General ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English · 17h ago
- Jordan Denies U.S. Warning of 'Credible Threats' Targeting Aqaba Airport, Seaport Haaretz · 17h ago
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