Attack On US Troops: America has said that its soldiers deployed in Jordan near the Syria border were attacked by drones, in which three soldiers were killed and many were injured. Media reports say that more than two dozen American soldiers are injured.
US President Joe Biden has expressed grief over this incident and said that the attack was carried out by Iran-backed terrorist groups. He also said that those responsible for the attack will be held accountable.
This is the first time that American soldiers have been killed in such an attack in the Middle East since the beginning of the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza in October last year. US Central Command said the attack targeted a base called Tower 22 in northeastern Jordan near the Syrian border.
Jordan government spokesperson said – there was no attack on our soil
According to TOI report, a Jordanian government spokesperson said that the attack did not take place on Jordanian soil, but in Syria. Muhannad al Mubaidin told Jordanian public broadcaster al-Mamlaka Television that the attack had targeted the US al-Tanf base in Syria.
What did US President Joe Biden say?
“Last night, three US service members were killed during an unmanned aerial drone attack on our forces deployed in northeastern Jordan near the Syrian border,” a post from US President Joe Biden’s official Many were injured. Jill and I join the families and friends of our martyrs in mourning the loss of these warriors in this despicable and completely unjust attack.
He said, “There is no doubt about it – we will hold all those responsible accountable at a time and in a manner we choose.” At the same time, President Joe Biden’s statement issued by the White House said, “.. “While we are still gathering facts about this attack, we know that it was carried out by Iran-backed fundamentalist terrorist groups operating in Syria and Iraq.”
How many American soldiers were injured?
Initial estimates have shown that 25 soldiers have been injured. A US official told news agency Reuters that about 34 US soldiers were being monitored for possible brain injuries, a common occurrence after a large explosion.