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President Joe Biden believes that “radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq” are responsiblePresident Joe Biden believes that “radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq” are responsible
Three US Army soldiers were killed and over 30 service personnel were injured by an overnight drone attack on a small US outpost in Jordan, near the country's Syrian border, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday. This is the first instance of American troops being killed by enemy fire in the region since the onset of the Gaza war.  Three US Army soldiers were killed and over 30 service personnel were injured in a weekend drone attack on a small US outpost in Jordan, near the country’s Syrian border, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM).
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq – an umbrella group for Shia militias – claimed responsibility for the attack. This is the first instance of American troops being killed by enemy fire in the region since the onset of the Gaza war.
President Joe Biden has pledged to hold those accountable for the attack, attributing it to “radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq.” The Islamic Resistance in Iraq – an umbrella group for Shia militias – has claimed responsibility for the attack.
President Joe Biden has pledged to hold those responsible for the attack to account, attributing it to “radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq.”