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The Embassy of the United States, Amman announced Monday evening via its social media accounts that all embassy personnel were instructed to temporarily leave the embassy compound due to a security threat or precautionary reasons, the details of which were not disclosed.
The U.S. Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) issued a security alert via email concerning the situation in the region. Individuals registered in the program received a notification regarding the status in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
According to the official notice, the precautionary measures included:
Evacuation of the compound: All U.S. embassy staff temporarily departed the embassy building.
The decision was taken as part of a security arrangement, the specifics of which were not made public.
The alert emphasized that the departure was carried out under a principle of “an abundance of caution.”
This step comes amid ongoing regional developments and rising tensions, prompting heightened protective measures for diplomatic missions.