US Embassy in Jordan urges Americans in region to exercise caution

The US Embassy in Jordan on Friday called on American citizens in the Middle East to exercise caution "due to the complex security environment."

"Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise heightened vigilance due to the complex security environment.

"Be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions," the embassy said in a statement released on US social media platform X.

"Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure resulting in civilian casualties," the statement said, adding that hostilities could escalate "rapidly."

 The US military has submitted a plan for possible strikes against Iran to US President Donald Trump, including attacks on targets up to 80 kilometers inside the Islamic Republic’s territory, Al Hadath television reported, citing a senior US military source.

According to the source, "Trump has been presented with proposals for strikes against Iranian military facilities located along the coast, at a depth of 50 to 80 kilometers." The same source specified that the United States is currently "focusing on imposing a blockade on Iranian ships and ports."