Jordan denies U.S. embassy claim of Aqaba airport, seaport evacuation

AMMAN, July 19 — Jordanian authorities on Sunday denied an earlier claim by the U.S. Embassy in Amman that the airport and seaport in southernmost Jordan’s coastal city of Aqaba had been evacuated due to a security threat, saying both facilities are operating normally.

Minister of Government Communication Mohammad Al Momani said in a statement that the relevant authorities had not issued any decisions to evacuate the airport or the seaport, adding that Jordanian authorities will issue alerts in accordance with established procedures, including emergency sirens if needed.