2024-01-28T16:41:18+00:00
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/ On Sunday, US President Joe Biden accused Iraqi factions of carrying out the attack on American forces in Jordan, which resulted in the killing and wounding of 28 soldiers.
Biden confirmed in a statement that the attack on US forces in Jordan was “carried out by Iranian-backed extremist groups operating in Syria and Iraq.”
In his statement, the President expressed his sadness over the loss of these warriors “in this despicable attack.”
He continued: “The three American service members we lost were patriots in every sense of the word. Our nation will never forget their ultimate sacrifice. Together, we will uphold the sacred commitment we hold to their families. We will strive to be worthy of their honor and courage. We will continue their commitment to fighting terrorism. We have no doubt that we We will hold all those responsible accountable at the time and in the manner we choose.”
Three US soldiers were killed and at least 25 service members were wounded in an overnight drone attack on a small US outpost in Jordan, US officials told CNN, marking the first time US soldiers have been killed by hostile fire in the Middle East since. . The beginning of the Gaza war.
The American network reported: The killing of three Americans in Tower 22 in Jordan near the border with Syria represents a major escalation of an already perilous situation in the Middle East.
US Central Command confirmed in a statement on Sunday that three service members were killed and 25 others were wounded in a one-way drone attack that “targeted a base in northeastern Jordan.”
As of Friday, there had been more than 158 attacks on U.S. and coalition forces in Iraq and Syria, though officials described the constant barrage of drones, missiles and missiles as unsuccessful because they often did not cause serious casualties or structural damage. Infrastructure.