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Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - On May 20, 2014, several official U.S. Government personnel driving west from the Jordan-Iraq border area were chased by unknown assailants believed to be part of a criminal gang. The American personnel escaped safely.

Based on this incident, the U.S. Embassy has, in coordination with Jordanian law enforcement authorities, added security precautions for official travel to the eastern border area.

The U.S. Embassy therefore advises U.S. citizens to avoid the Highway 10 east of the town of Mahattat al Hafif in Mafraq Governorate until further notice. This desert area is desolate and even routine vehicle breakdowns can be dangerous.

The Embassy advises U.S. citizens to maintain valid travel documents and enroll with the Department of State through the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program. By enrolling, U.S. citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of emergency.


U.S. citizens traveling abroad regularly should monitor the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs website,where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information can be found. U.S. citizens should also review "Traveler's Checklist,” which includes valuable security information for those both living and traveling abroad.