Aqaba ports operating normally with active emergency plans
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The Director General of the Aqaba Company for Ports Operation and Management, Mahmoud Khleifat, confirmed during a phone interview with Roya TV that Jordanian ports continue to operate strictly within their usual parameters without any delays.
Khleifat emphasized that daily handling operations and logistical supply chains have not stopped for a single minute since the outbreak of the "US-Iran" war in the region, with field operations showing no signs of decline.
Khleifat rejected ongoing rumors concerning the evacuation of King Hussein International Airport or the maritime port in the Aqaba Governorate, asserting that this vital economic artery will remain fully functional.
"We are civilian soldiers," Khleifat stated, highlighting the deep commitment of all field personnel.
Contrary to rumors of an operational slowdown, Khleifat revealed that the ports have experienced a significant positive boom.
Handling operations have increased substantially, surpassing the standard annual averages recorded in previous years.
The Director General attributed this record increase in shipping and unloading traffic to the arrival of Iraqi vessels.
Iraqi merchants, who previously directed their cargo toward the Port of Basra, have completely redirected their trade routes to the Port of Aqaba due to the surrounding wartime conditions.
Iraq now views the Port of Aqaba as a primary and secure destination, capitalized by expedited customs and administrative procedures alongside preferential benefits granted to facilitate their business.
Evacuation rumors debunked
The Ministry of Government Communications and local security networks have moved swiftly to stabilize public messaging regarding the strategic southern border sector.
Official sources confirmed to "Roya News" that competent authorities in the Kingdom have issued absolutely no decisions regarding evacuations at King Hussein International Airport or the maritime port facilities. Both strategic hubs are fully operational.
Government Communications Minister Mohammad Momani further verified that no potential threats have been detected by specialized Jordanian authorities over the past hours.
Momani indicated that the security and general conditions are subject to rigorous and continuous monitoring by relevant agencies, ensuring the absolute stability of air and maritime navigation to safeguard supply chains.
Officials noted that comprehensive contingency plans remain actively in place to address the geopolitical realities of the region, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
These precautionary frameworks incorporate rapid-response mechanisms -such as the immediate activation of sirens upon detecting any anomaly- to guarantee the highest standards of public safety for citizens and vital infrastructure personnel alike.
