The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has recommended that all airlines avoid Jordanian airspace at all altitudes, classifying the entire flight information region as a high-risk zone until 31 August 2026. The advisory, issued on 22 July, follows what the agency described as a rapid deterioration of the security situation since mid-July, with recurrent Iranian missile and drone attacks on targets inside Jordan and the activation of air defence systems. EASA noted that the combination of these factors heightens the risk of civilian aircraft being misidentified, as well as dangers from interceptions, missile trajectories and falling debris. The recommendation extends to non-European carriers operating under EU aviation regulations, though it does not constitute a formal closure of Jordanian skies, a step Amman has not taken.

The US Embassy in Amman issued its own security alert to American citizens in Jordan, urging them to follow all sirens and emergency instructions from Jordanian authorities, avoid large gatherings, and steer clear of areas where police are deployed. The embassy directed citizens to monitor local media and consult the Jordanian National Centre for Security and Crisis Management for guidance on warning signals. Separately, the US Embassy in Jerusalem warned Americans in Israel of a spike in violence linked to rivalries between Israeli organised crime groups, noting the use of grenades against businesses, homes and vehicles in Tel Aviv, Jaffa and Herzliya. The embassy said Israeli police had launched enforcement operations to disrupt the violence and arrest leaders, and it advised citizens to remain alert in commercial districts, particularly during late and overnight hours, and to prepare personal security plans.

The Jordanian military stated that on 22 July it had intercepted two new Iranian attacks, detecting six missiles—two of which fell in remote areas—and shooting down four drones aimed at the kingdom. No casualties or material damage were reported by Amman. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for strikes on what they described as American bases in Jordan, asserting that hangars housing fighter jets and drones were hit and two US helicopters damaged; these claims could not be independently verified. According to the Guards, the operations were part of a broader retaliation for US attacks on Iranian territory. Viewed from Tehran, the strikes on Jordan are an extension of a direct military confrontation with the United States, while from Washington, the escalation is seen as a further destabilising move by Iran in the region.

EASA also recommended that carriers avoid the airspace of Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and the Gulf of Oman, and reiterated existing warnings for Iran, Iraq and Lebanon. European airlines, according to industry analysts, already favour routes through Egypt and Saudi Arabia for flights between Europe and Asia, so the advisory is unlikely to force major operational changes. Flight tracking data showed that Middle Eastern carriers continued to overfly Jordan on 22 July. The EASA bulletin remains in effect until the end of August 2026, and the US embassy alerts are active, with no indication of when they might be lifted.