UK, remember your settings and improve government services. We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time. You have rejected additional cookies. This guide also has safety advice for regions of Jordan. There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets.
Stay aware of your surroundings at all times. UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe abroad and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad.
Terrorism attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreign nationals, such as:. Stay aware of your surroundings, keep up to date with local media reports and follow the advice of local authorities. Following recent developments in Israel, Lebanon, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, the security situation could change suddenly. On 1 October, ballistic missiles targeted at Israel were intercepted over Jordan, including over Amman.
On 26 October, Israel carried out military action against Iran. Flight cancellations, diversions and potential disturbances to Global Positioning System GPS signals may occur at short notice, as may temporarily closure of airspace.
The interception of missiles may result in falling fragments and debris. If you encounter any projectile debris or fragments you should move away from them immediately and contact local authorities.
