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In a drone attack on a base in Jordan, three American troops were killed, marking the first US military deaths in the region since the Israel-Hamas war began.
President Joe Biden attributed the attack to Iran-backed militants. However, Iran denied involvement, calling the accusations “baseless.”
The strike raises concerns of a broader conflict involving Tehran. No group has claimed responsibility, but the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an Iran-linked alliance opposing US support for Israel, had previously claimed drone attacks in Syria.
The attack occurred at the Tower 22 logistics support base, leaving 34 personnel wounded. The situation adds complexity to the Middle East conflict, posing challenges for Biden in an election year. Republican politicians, including former President Donald Trump, criticized Biden over the incident. The region has seen escalating violence, with Hezbollah engaging Israel in Lebanon, and ongoing conflicts in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen. The US and Britain have conducted strikes against Iran-backed groups in Yemen supporting Palestinians in Gaza.
