Jordan’s Aqaba seaport is operating under normal conditions, directly contradicting unconfirmed reports that the facility had been evacuated due to security threats.
Mahmoud Khleifat, Director-General of the Aqaba Company for Ports Operation and Management, issued a statement on Sunday refuting claims of a shutdown, emphasizing that cargo handling and vessel traffic continue without interruption.
The denial arrives at a critical juncture for regional shipping logistics.
While the Red Sea corridor remains a vital artery for global trade, the broader Middle East maritime landscape is fracturing.
The Persian Gulf Strait Authority recently declared the Strait of Hormuz totally closed, citing instability in the region.
This closure creates a stark divergence in route availability: while the Gulf is sealed, the Red Sea and its adjacent ports, including Aqaba, remain open but under heightened scrutiny.