Norway warns against travel to Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan amid security concerns

Norway's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against all non-essential travel to Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. The ministry cited a worsening security situation in the region in a press release on Wednesday.

Denmark's Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not have its own travel guidelines for Kuwait and Bahrain but refers to other countries' advisories, including Norway's. For Jordan, Denmark's ministry advises extra caution for travelers, especially near the borders with Syria and Iraq.

Recent attacks in the Middle East have prompted Norway to reassess the security conditions in these countries. Previously, Norway had lifted travel warnings for these nations after a ceasefire extension between the U.S. and Iran had made the situation more predictable. However, the situation is now described by Denmark's foreign ministry as "unstable and unpredictable" and subject to rapid change.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) also recently advised airlines against flying over several Gulf states, including Bahrain and Kuwait, following new attacks between Iran and the U.S. EASA considers the situation a "high risk" for civilian flights in the affected airspace.

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The situation can change with little or no notice. If the situation worsens, it could affect commercial air traffic and land transport.