On 25 February, the U.S. Embassy in Amman received information of a potential threat against high-end malls and supermarkets in Amman. The Government of Jordan has taken steps to increase security at these locations.
There is a general threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by foreigners, including large hotels, shopping malls and other popular tourist locations. There have been a number of attacks in the past few years.