Drone strike on US base kills 3 American soldiers, at least 40 injured - Iraqi Resistance claims responsibility

[Persian Gulf]

Three US troops killed in drone attack in Jordan, at least two dozen injured​

Three US Army soldiers were killed and at least two dozen service members were injured in a drone attack overnight on a small US outpost in Jordan, US officials told CNN, marking the first time US troops have been killed by enemy fire in the Middle East since the beginning of the Gaza war.

The killing of three Americans at Tower 22 in Jordan near the border with Syria is a significant escalation of an already-precarious situation in the Middle East. Officials said the drone was fired by Iran-backed militants and appeared to come from Syria.

US Central Command confirmed in a statement on Sunday that three service members were killed and 25 injured in a one-way drone attack that “impacted at a base in northeast Jordan.”

President Joe Biden vowed on Sunday to hold those responsible for the attack “to account,” saying that while facts are still being gathered, “We know it was carried out by radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq.”

As of Friday, there had been more than 158 attacks on US and coalition forces in Iraq and Syria, though officials have described the constant volley of drones, rockets, and missiles as unsuccessful as they have frequently not caused serious injury or damage to infrastructure.

It’s unclear why air defenses failed to intercept the drone, which appears to be the first known attack on Tower 22 since attacks on US and coalition forces began on October 17. US forces at the outpost are there as part of an advise-and-assist mission with Jordan.

https://us.cnn.com/2024/01/28/politics/us-troops-drone-attack-jordan

 

[Persian Gulf]

Statement from President Joe Biden on Attack on U.S. Service Members in Northeastern Jordan Near the Syria Border​

Today, America’s heart is heavy. Last night, three U.S. service members were killed—and many wounded—during an unmanned aerial drone attack on our forces stationed in northeast Jordan near the Syria border. While we are still gathering the facts of this attack, we know it was carried out by radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq.

Jill and I join the families and friends of our fallen—and Americans across the country—in grieving the loss of these warriors in this despicable and wholly unjust attack. These service members embodied the very best of our nation: Unwavering in their bravery. Unflinching in their duty. Unbending in their commitment to our country— risking their own safety for the safety of their fellow Americans, and our allies and partners with whom we stand in the fight against terrorism. It is a fight we will not cease.

The three American service members we lost were patriots in the highest sense. And their ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten by our nation. Together, we will keep the sacred obligation we bear to their families. We will strive to be worthy of their honor and valor. We will carry on their commitment to fight terrorism. And have no doubt — we will hold all those responsible to account at a time and in a manner our choosing.

Statement from President Joe Biden on Attack on U.S. Service Members in Northeastern Jordan Near the Syria Border | The White House

Today, America’s heart is heavy. Last night, three U.S. service members were killed—and many wounded—during an unmanned aerial drone attack on our forces stationed in northeast Jordan near the Syria border. While we are still gathering the facts of this attack, we know it was carried out by...

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[F-22Raptor]

This will absolutely bring a US response. And don’t be surprised if the US ends up striking targets in Iran.

 

[F-22Raptor]

All American soldiers in the Middle East are targets.

We don't need Muricans in middle east

This was in Jordan, and the US military are stationed there under Jordanian government approval.

Expect a strong response

 

[randompk]

This will absolutely bring a US response. And don’t be surprised if the US ends up striking targets in Iran.

Absolutely! Iran should be hit hard to ensure this never happens again.

 

[IbnAbdullah]

Salaam


Why are Iranians stirring things up lately?

 

[Peregrine]

Inching closer to a full fledged regional war.

 

[tsunset]

radical Iran-backed militant

What does this even mean?

 

[F-22Raptor]

Inching closer to a full fledged regional war.

I have no doubt if Trump were in power we’d be seeing attacks on Iran in response.

 

[tsunset]

This was in Jordan, and the US military are stationed there under Jordanian government approval.

Expect a strong response

Expect nothing but token strikes, their lives aren't worth more than anyone in the region.

These white people thinks assassinating people makes them victorious while it just strengthen its targets.

People are getting sick of people like you being good slaves of Americans and shaking and stuttering when talking to whites, you are like one of those Indian people liking being slaves and puppets of the United States and being happy providing them everything

I remind you the United States is a loser since 40 years and achieved nothing in the region beside killing civilians with Israelis, no power in Syria, nothing in Iraq, US troops are legitimate targets anywhere in the region as your "governmental approval" is just being a puppet of the US, sometimes missiles wakes them up

 

[Mehdipersian]

This was in Jordan, and the US military are stationed there under Jordanian government approval.

Expect a strong response

I am waiting for the massacre of American terrorists

 

[Veritas01]

The Empire has a cost of course, and it's being extracted.

 

[SD 10]

Good!

 

[Kermit]

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[VCheng]

I am waiting for the massacre of American terrorists

And I am waiting for elimination of all terrorists.