2024-01-29T14:56:18+00:00
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/ The White House confirmed, on Monday, that the United States is working to respond “in an appropriate manner” to the attack on a base in Jordan that led to the death of three American soldiers, after President Joe Biden accused Iranian-backed factions of being behind the attack.
US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said in an interview with CNN that President Biden will “respond” to Sunday’s attack in the “appropriate manner,” adding, “But we are not seeking war with Iran. We do not want a broader conflict in the East.” Middle”.
Yesterday, Sunday, the US Army announced that three of its soldiers were killed and about 25 others were injured in a march attack that targeted a base housing American forces in Jordan.
American media reported that the targeted site was “Tower 22”, a small military site in Jordan, near the country’s border with Syria.
In previous statements, White House spokesman John Kirby said that Iran, in some cases, “diligently facilitates” missile and drone attacks by groups supported by Tehran on American military bases in Iraq and Syria.
He added that US President Joe Biden directed the Department of Defense to prepare for more such attacks and respond appropriately.