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Ammon News - The US Embassy warned its citizens in Jordan of incidents appear to be related to the ongoing truckers’ strike.

In a warning message to its citizens, the embassy said, "Due to reports of ongoing protests, burning tires, and throwing stones at vehicles on streets and highways throughout Jordan and particularly in the south, U.S. government personnel have been restricted from both personal and official travel to the governates of Karak, Tafilah, Ma’an, and Aqaba until further notice. Road closures and related security incidents are frequent and unpredictable, and emergency services are experiencing significant delays when responding to calls for help."

"We remind U.S. citizens that even protests intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. As always, please be aware of your surroundings and monitor local media", the embassy added.

The Embassy called on its citizens to avoid large crowds and large protests, and to seek alternative routes, in addition to be aware of your surroundings and monitor local media and to contact the police by dialing 911 in immediate danger.