US Embassy Warns Americans in Jordan of Missiles, Drones in Airspace

The U.S. Embassy in Jordan on June 11 told all Americans in the country to take cover following reports of missiles and drones in Jordanian airspace.

“Reports indicate missiles, drones, or rockets are in Jordanian airspace. Seek overhead cover and shelter in place immediately. Remain indoors and pay attention to local announcements and alerts,” the embassy said in an update posted on its website, adding that it will “continue to review the situation and provide additional information as needed.”

It told Americans to monitor local news outlets, contact their airlines directly for flight change details if their flights are affected, be aware of their surroundings and remain vigilant, and contact the Jordanian police if they find themselves in immediate danger.

The Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) said on June 11 that it had intercepted 20 missiles launched from Iran toward the country, Jordanian news outlet Roya News reported.

The attack resulted in no casualties or material damage, according to the military, which added that its engineering teams handled the missile debris to ensure they contained no unexploded materials.

The JAF “reaffirmed that it will not allow any violation of Jordanian airspace by any party,” according to Roya News

On June 10, the U.S. Embassy in Iraq advised Americans in the country to maintain heightened readiness amid regional flare-ups this week, while emphasizing the longstanding Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory already in place there.

The alert, posted on the U.S. Department of State’s official TravelGov account on X, warned that U.S. citizens in Iraq “are advised to maintain heightened readiness and stay alert to local news sources.” Travel disruptions and airspace closures could happen on short notice, the State Department stated.

“Do not travel to Iraq for any reason,” the alert said. “Leave now if you are there.”

Americans were directed to contact their airlines directly for any updates on their flights. The post said that more information on airport operations in the country would be made available through official channels.

Iran began attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan on June 10 after U.S. forces launched retaliatory strikes following the downing of an American attack helicopter.

Bahrain and Kuwait activated their air defense systems to respond to the Iranian attacks, while Jordan said it intercepted five missiles aimed at an air base hosting U.S. forces that day.

In response, the United States launched further strikes against multiple targets in the Islamic Republic on June 10, according to U.S. Central Command.

“CENTCOM forces launched strikes on Iranian military surveillance capabilities, communication systems, and air defense sites across Iran,” Central Command said in a post on X in the early hours of June 11. “U.S. Marine Corps, Air Force, and Navy assets fired precision munitions on Iranian targets that posed a threat to U.S. forces and international commercial ships transiting regional waters.”

Secret US Hormuz Operation

U.S. President Donald Trump said on June 10 that he ordered the U.S. military to conduct a secret mission to transport about 100 million barrels of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz and into the open market.

Since the start of the war in Iran—approaching its 15th week—traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has been restricted because of the conflict. The narrow waterway has been at the center of global energy markets, as it usually handles about 20 percent of the world’s oil supply.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that he directed the military last month to complete a “secret mission” to help oil tankers and commercial vessels transit the global chokepoint.

“Today, I am pleased to announce that this effort has resulted in more than 100 MILLION Barrels of Oil making its way through the Strait, and into the Open Market,” Trump wrote. “More than 200 Commercial Ships have safely traveled through the Strait.”

The mission was successful because the United States controls the strait rather than Iran, the president said.

“Their military is defeated, and their economy is lost,” he wrote. “It’s over for Iran!”

Kimberly Hayek, Aldgra Fredly, and Andrew Moran contributed to this report.