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FCDO Revises Middle East Travel Advice After Jordan Sirens and Airport Closure

The Foreign Office warns that recent cross-border exchanges have raised the risk of abrupt security shifts across the region.

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Overview

  • Official sirens sounded in Jordan at 09:30 on June 13 to warn residents of potential missile debris from exchanges near Israel’s borders.
  • Queen Alia International Airport was shut at 10:30, triggering flight cancellations and diversions throughout the day.
  • The King Hussein/Allenby bridge crossing to the West Bank is reported closed, with further border and road closures possible without notice.
  • On June 13 the FCDO updated guidance for UAE, Tunisia, Qatar, Oman, Egypt and Jordan in response to volatile security conditions.
  • British nationals are urged to monitor media reports, confirm arrangements with airlines and insurers, and follow instructions from local authorities.