Steve HermanJan 28, 2024
"Last night, three U.S. service members were killed—and many wounded—during an unmanned aerial drone attack on our forces stationed in northeast Jordan near the Syria border." - President Biden in a statement https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/01/28/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-attack-on-u-s-service-members-in-northeastern-jordan-near-the-syria-border/
Statement from President Joe Biden on Attack on U.S. Service Members in Northeastern Jordan Near the Syria Border | The White House

Today, America’s heart is heavy. Last night, three U.S. service members were killed—and many wounded—during an unmanned aerial drone attack on our forces stationed in northeast Jordan near the Syria border.  While we are still gathering the facts of this attack, we know it was carried out by radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq. Jill and…

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Show threadSteve HermanJan 28, 2024
"On Jan. 28, three U.S. service members were killed and 25 injured from a one-way attack UAS that impacted at a base in northeast Jordan, near the Syria border. As a matter of respect for the families and in accordance with DoD policy, the identities of the servicemembers will be withheld until 24 hours after their next of kin have been notified." - US Central Command
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"President Biden was briefed this morning on the attack against U.S. service members in Northeast Jordan near the Syria border by Defense Secretary Austin, National Security Advisor Sullivan, and Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Finer." - White House
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President Biden has received a second briefing from his national security team about the attack on US service members in Jordan, according to the White House.
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Statement released from Secretary of Defense Austin on the attack against US and Coalition Forces in Jordan near the Syria border.
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“We had a tough day last night in the Middle East. We lost three brave souls,” President Biden tells a dinner for Brookland Baptist congregants in Columbia, SC. He then led a moment of silence and vowed “we shall respond.”
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“As an update to the earlier announcement, the number of U.S. personnel with injuries has increased to at least 34 service members, but we expect this number to fluctuate as service members continue to seek follow-on care. Eight personnel that received injuries required evacuation from Jordan to higher level care, but they are in stable condition. All other service members are being fully evaluated for follow-on care.” - US Central Command