US Embassy in Oman Urges Citizens to Exercise Caution Following Al-Karak Attack
The US Embassy issued a security advisory to its nationals in Jordan following an attack on a church in Al-Karak, emphasizing tightened security measures.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
The U.S. Embassy in Amman issued a security advisory to its citizens in Jordan, announcing its close monitoring of the repercussions of the terrorist attack that targeted the Greek Orthodox Church in the village of Hamoud in Karak Governorate yesterday, Friday.
Citing data from the Jordanian Public Security Directorate, the embassy stated that the official toll of the attack resulted in seven martyrs and 40 others injured, who are receiving medical care. It noted that security forces have established a security cordon around the incident site and are continuing to pursue the perpetrators and complete investigations to uncover all details.
The embassy highlighted the tightening of security measures at shopping centers, foreign diplomatic missions, and other vital locations, emphasizing that U.S. citizens will notice an intensified police and security presence in several areas across the kingdom.
The embassy urged its citizens to remain vigilant and cautious at all times, and to follow updates issued by official local authorities, particularly the official channels of the Public Security Directorate on the “X” platform.
The diplomatic mission affirmed its continued assessment of the on-the-ground situation and its readiness to provide any additional instructions as needed.
