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A drone has struck a tent of sleeping troops in Jordan, killing US troops in the Middle East for the first time since the war in Gaza began. The US has blamed Iran-backed militant groups, but is yet to identify who specifically they believe is responsible.

Three American troops have been killed and 34 injured in a drone attack in Jordan.

Those killed in the attack were sleeping in a tent at a place called Tower 22 in northeast Jordan, near the Syria border.

US President Joe Biden said the attack was carried out by "radical Iran-backed militant groups" in Syria and Iraq.

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[–] hark@lemmy.world 9 points 8 months ago (2 children)

What were they doing in Jordan?

[–] Pipoca@lemmy.world 7 points 8 months ago

The US and Jordan have been allies for decades, and the US has military bases in allies around the world.

This particular base is located near Syria, so it might be because of the Syrian civil war.

Also, fun fact - the king of Jordan appeared as an extra on American TV. Specifically, on Star Trek Voyager.

[–] RealFknNito@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

We have people stationed pretty much globally for intelligence after that whole plane situation in New York.

[–] hark@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago

But they already had the intelligence necessary to prevent that attack, it's just that bush ignored it.