According to a statement by White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre, US President Biden was briefed on the drone strike by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer.
On the other hand, according to a written statement from the White House, Biden called the attack “despicable and completely unfair” and stated that US soldiers risked their lives for the safety of Americans and allies “fighting together against terrorism”.
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Drone attack on US forces
According to a written statement from the White House, Biden said, “Last night, three US soldiers were killed and several others wounded in a drone strike on our forces stationed northeast of Jordan, near the Syrian border.”
Stating that they are still gathering information about the attack, Biden said, “We know that this was carried out by radical Iranian-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq.”
Noting that those responsible for the attack will be held to account in the time and manner the US will choose, Biden emphasized that they will continue to fight this war.
In a written statement made by the US Central Command (CENTCOM), it was stated that 3 US soldiers were killed and 25 people were wounded as a result of a one-way drone attack in northeast Jordan.
