NEW DELHI: Three US troops were killed and around two dozen service members were injured in a drone attack on a small US outpost in Jordan, according to a CNN report citing top US officials. This marks the first time that US troops have been killed by enemy fire in the Middle East since the beginning of the Gaza war in October last year.
US president Joe Biden said the attack was carried out by “radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq”.”Have no doubt – we will hold all those responsible to account at a time and in a manner of our choosing,” Biden said in his statement released by the White House.

The attack took place at Tower 22 in Jordan near the Syrian border, adding to the already tense situation in the region.

US Central Command has confirmed that three service members were killed and 25 others were injured in a drone attack that targeted a base in northeast Jordan.
This attack comes after more than 158 incidents of attacks on US and coalition forces in Iraq and Syria. Despite the constant barrage of drones, rockets, and missiles, these attacks have mostly been unsuccessful in causing significant harm or damage, said CNN.
The failure of air defenses to intercept the drone raises questions about security measures at the outpost. This is believed to be the first known attack on Tower 22 since the series of attacks on US and coalition forces began on October 17. US forces are stationed at the outpost as part of an advise-and-assist mission with Jordan.
Amidst the escalating tensions in the Middle East, US officials have repeatedly expressed their desire to prevent the situation from spiraling into a regional war.
(With inputs from agencies)