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.

  • Quokka@quokk.au
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    10 months ago

    It was only a few months ago that that population was risking their lives in the streets to protest the ruling regime.

    Could do a few strikes on the leadership and leave the rest in the hands of the people.

    • MrSpArkle
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      10 months ago

      Problem with this is external threats can solidify the regime’s hold.