US Claims Jordan Evacuated Aqaba Ports Amid Iran Nuclear Plant Attack Allegations, Jordan Denies

Tensions escalated in Jordan following a US announcement that two American soldiers were killed in an Iranian attack in the country, signaling a potential major confrontation with Iran. The US Embassy reported that Jordanian authorities evacuated Aqaba's international airport and seaport due to a credible threat. However, Jordanian officials, including government spokesperson Mohammad Al-Momani, denied these claims, stating that both facilities were operating normally with no evacuation orders issued.

Meanwhile, Iran's Atomic Energy Organization accused the US of attacking the Darhavin nuclear power plant under construction in Khuzestan province, southwestern Iran. The US warned Americans to avoid travel to Aqaba's ports and military bases in Jordan amid heightened security concerns.

The US Central Command confirmed the deaths of two soldiers and one missing in the Iranian strike on Jordan last Friday, marking the first American military fatalities since hostilities resumed. Reports indicated dozens of US troops were injured, and Iran has reportedly adapted its missile technology to overcome US defenses, possibly with assistance from China or Russia.

Iranian state-affiliated media claimed satellite images showed destruction of hangars used for combat aircraft preparation at the US base in Jordan. The US responded with a series of strikes in Iran, marking eight consecutive nights of retaliatory attacks. Alarm sirens were also reported in Kuwait and Bahrain amid ongoing exchanges.

The US issued broader travel warnings for Jordan, Israel, and other Middle Eastern countries due to the high risk of unpredictable escalation. The State Department also released a global travel advisory urging heightened caution worldwide, citing complex security conditions and potential disruptions to diplomatic missions and air travel.