Jordanian Interior Minister Mazin al-Faraya announced the closure of the Jaber border checkpoint due to the deterioration of security. Jaber is the only functioning border checkpoint between Syria and Jordan. The official Petra agency informs about this decision.
The decision is due to the serious deterioration of the security situation in the southern regions of Syria. According to the minister's statement, the Jordanian authorities continue to monitor the development of events, and the armed forces ensure the security of the borders.
Minister al-Faraya emphasized that the government strives to guarantee the security of the country in order to prevent possible impacts during the events taking place in Syria.
