‘Outraged,’ by deaths of three US Army soldiers, says Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin
ISIS." Also Read: America and Iran step closer to the brink of war Austin said that US President Joe Biden and he will not tolerate attacks on American forces, and “we will take all necessary actions to defend the United States, our troops, and our interests." He noted that Iran-backed militias are responsible for these continued attacks on US forces, and “we will respond at a time and place of our choosing." “These brave Americans and their families are in my prayers, and the entire Department of Defence mourns their loss," he said. Also Read: Three US service members killed, many wounded in drone attack on US forces in Jordan: Joe Biden The drone attack represents the initial occurrence of US troops losing their lives to enemy gunfire in the Middle East since the beginning of the Gaza war.
The assault focused on Tower 22 in Jordan, close to the Syrian border, exacerbating an already tense situation in the region. As per US authorities cited by CNN, the drone believed to be responsible for the attack was launched by militants supported by Iran and appeared to have originated from Syria.
Also Read: US airstrikes target Iran-backed militia in Iraq after attacks on American troops The casualties were officially acknowledged by US Central Command, which confirmed that a one-way drone attack on a base in northeast Jordan resulted in the deaths of three service members and injuries to 25 others. President Joe Biden pledged to ensure accountability for the incident, stating that the attack was executed by extremist groups supported by Iran, operating in Syria and Iraq.
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