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US Vows to Defend Troops After Deadly Drone Attack in Jordan

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By Web Desk Published January 30, 2024 2 Min Read
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US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin addresses the media in Pentagon on September 1, 2021. Photo: Susan Walsh / AP.
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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin affirmed on Monday that the US will protect its troops with “all necessary actions” after a fatal drone strike in Jordan. This statement comes amid the Biden administration’s emphasis on avoiding war with Iran. The Sunday attack resulted in the deaths of three US soldiers and wounded over 40, marking a significant increase in Middle East tensions.

Austin expressed deep sorrow and outrage at the Pentagon, emphasizing the US’s commitment to defending its forces. He reiterated this stance during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken also mentioned the possibility of a multi-level, phased, and sustained response.

However, Biden’s team is keen to prevent escalation. The Pentagon suggested Iran shares this sentiment. Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh and White House national security spokesman John Kirby stated that the US is not seeking a military conflict.

BREAKING: 3 U.S. troops killed and 25 injured in a drone attack on a base in Jordan on the border with Syria. pic.twitter.com/QFXdIkaOSo

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) January 28, 2024

The US is investigating why the Jordan base, housing nearly 350 troops, couldn’t prevent the drone attack. President Biden is considering various response options after a briefing in the White House Situation Room.

This attack and potential US reactions could heighten broader Middle East conflict fears. Gaza saw significant casualties following an October raid by Hamas on Israel, with subsequent Israeli strikes causing extensive Palestinian fatalities.

The three US service members killed in the weekend drone attack in Jordan were identified Monday — and all came from the same military unit in Georgia. https://t.co/j86jkFFNDB pic.twitter.com/YcGqagHXIF

— New York Post (@nypost) January 29, 2024

The US has previously retaliated in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen against Iran-backed groups. While the recent attacks bear Kataeb Hezbollah’s hallmarks, an Iran-aligned group, the Pentagon hasn’t concluded its assessment.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called for de-escalation in the Middle East. Iran’s intelligence minister stated that Tehran-aligned regional groups respond independently to US actions. Experts warn that strikes inside Iran could provoke a strong response, possibly leading the US into a major Middle East war.

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