The United States is poised to ban electronic devices larger than mobile phones such as laptops or cameras on flights from up to a dozen Middle East countries, according to some airlines from the region and media reports.
According to Royal Jordanian airlines, all devices including laptops, tablets, cameras, DVD players and electronic games would need to be checked in under new US government rules coming into force on Saturday 25th March. Only mobile phones and medical devices needed in flight would be excluded from the ban, in a tweet that was later removed by the airlines. The US Department of Homeland Security said: "We have no comment on potential security precautions, but will provide an update when appropriate."
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According to the Financial Times, which cited a US official, the new rules will concern eight Middle East countries including Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The latest move would mark the another attempt by President Trump's administration to tighten security at US borders.
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