US elevates Jordan travel advisory to Level 3 amid regional tensions

• The US State Department raised Jordan's travel advisory to Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), and ordered the departure of all non-emergency government personnel and their families due to "serious safety risks" and potential military escalation.
• The advisory highlights a complex security environment characterized by the threat of missiles, drones, and rockets in Jordanian airspace, leading to frequent shelter-in-place directives for embassy staff and the activation of civil defense sirens across the country.

The United States Department of State has elevated its travel advisory for Jordan to Level 3, advising American citizens to "Reconsider Travel" due to heightened risks stemming from regional tensions.

The advisory comes amid escalating hostilities between the US and Iran, which began on February 28, prompting widespread security alerts across the Middle East.

The primary reasons for the advisory include what the statement claims is the persistent threat of “terrorism” and potential armed conflict.

Additionally, the advisory highlights risks from drone and missile attacks originating from Iran, which have led to significant disruptions in commercial aviation.

“Jordan is relatively stable but due to high tensions in the region, the security environment remains complex and can change quickly,” the statement continued.

In response to these threats, the Department of State ordered the departure of non-emergency US government personnel and their family members from Jordan, citing safety risks.

The US Embassy in Amman has issued multiple security alerts, including reports of missiles, drones, or rockets in Jordanian airspace.

A shelter-in-place directive was also implemented for embassy personnel on February 28 and March 2.

The advisory designates certain areas within Jordan as Level 4: "Do Not Travel," including regions near the borders with Syria and Iraq, such as Mansheyat al Ghayyath and Ruwayshid, due to what the statement says is terrorism and unrest.

Syrian refugee camps, Rusayfah city, and the Baqa’a neighborhood are also off-limits for US government personnel.

Other zones, like Ma’an city and Zarqa city, fall under Level 3, where travel is restricted to daylight hours and major highways for official purposes.

This update aligns with broader US advisories for the Middle East, where several countries, including Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain, have seen their warnings raised to Level 3 amid the US-Iran conflict.