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US Troops in Jordan Targeted: The Tower 22 Drone Attack and Regional Escalation

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Iran-backed militias strike a US base in Jordan, causing tension in the Middle East. Biden's response to the attack is awaited.

Iran-backed militias targeted a US military base in Jordan, known as Tower 22, in a deadly drone strike that claimed the lives of three American troops and left many wounded. The incident has raised concerns about escalating tensions in the region, with fears of spillover from conflicts in neighboring areas like Gaza. The attack has put pressure on the Biden administration to formulate a response amid growing tensions with Iran.

Following the drone strike, the Pentagon is evaluating possible responses to the attack as the situation in the Middle East remains precarious. Jordan's strategic location near Syria and Iraq makes it a key area of concern for US troops stationed in the region. With the potential for further escalation, the international community is closely monitoring developments and the impact on regional stability.

In a surprising turn of events, Jordan's national football team made headlines by securing a dramatic victory in the Asian Cup quarter-finals. The unexpected success on the football field provided a brief moment of celebration amidst the somber atmosphere following the drone attack. Additionally, the dismissal of Jordan's record goal-scorer from the Asian Cup team due to a public altercation added a twist to the country's sporting news.

The tragic loss of the three American service members in the Tower 22 drone attack underscores the dangerous reality faced by military personnel stationed in the region. As the Biden administration weighs its response, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the complex geopolitical challenges in the Middle East. Amidst the tensions, Jordan's unexpected football triumph and internal team dynamics offer a glimpse into the multifaceted nature of the country's current narrative.

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US drone attack: What is Tower 22 and why are US troops in Jordan? (BBC News)

An Iran-backed militia group has said it was responsible for a drone strike at a US military base in Jordan that killed three American troops.

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What is Tower 22, the Jordan-based US outpost targeted in a drone ... (Aljazeera.com)

An Iran-linked group in Iraq claims attack on Tower 22, raising fears of Israel's war on Gaza spilling over into region.

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Report: Drone that killed US troops in Jordan mistaken for US drone (The Associated Press)

An enemy drone that killed three American troops and wounded dozens of others in Jordan may have been confused with an American drone returning to the U.S. ...

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Reaction to drone strike on US troops in Jordan (Reuters)

Three U.S. service members were killed and as many as 34 wounded, United States officials said on Sunday, after a drone attack in Jordan that they linked to ...

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IntelBrief: U.S. Escalation Likely after Troop Deaths in Jordan (The Soufan Center)

The Sunday drone attack by Iran-backed militias that killed three U.S. military personnel at a base in Jordan, near the Syrian and Iraqi borders, ...

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After Jordan drone attack, US has few options to de-escalate with Iran (Al-Monitor)

The Biden White House faces increasing pressure to respond to the deadliest attack on the US military since 2021 as Israel's war in Gaza thrusts some 30000 ...

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Jordan score twice in injury time to surge into Asian Cup quarters (FRANCE 24)

Jordan will meet Tajikistan in the Asian Cup quarter-finals after scoring twice in three minutes deep in stoppage time to stun Iraq 3-2 in a thriller on ...

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Maps show drone strike against US forces in Jordan was latest in ... (USA TODAY)

A drone attack by Iran-backed militants that killed three U.S. troops and wounded at least 34 others at at U.S. base in Jordan Sunday is a major escalation ...

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Jordan reach Asian Cup last eight after injury-time double and ... (The Guardian)

Jordan advanced to the Asian Cup quarter-finals after two stoppage-time goals secured a 3-2 win over Iraq, who had striker and tournament top scorer Aymen ...

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Iraq vs Jordan 2-3: AFC Asian Cup 2023 – as it happened (Aljazeera.com)

All the updates as Jordan came back late to beat Iraq 3-2 in the last 16 of the AFC Asian Cup 2023.

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Pentagon mulls response to Jordan drone strike amid fears for Gaza ... (The Guardian)

Lloyd Austin says president 'will not tolerate attacks on US forces', but Qatar warns that reprisal attacks could undermine Israel hostage talks.

How does attack on US troops in Jordan affect regional situation ... (China Military)

US troops stationed in northeastern Jordan near the border with Syria were attacked by drones on the evening of January 27 EST, which killed three US ...

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Why Jordan is in Iran's sights (Spectator.co.uk)

Iranian-backed militias in Syria, Iraq and Yemen have now launched more than 150 attacks on US positions in the region since the Gaza conflict began in October.

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US Planning 'Very Consequential' Response to Killing of 3 US ... (Voice of America)

Biden blames Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria, Iraq.

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The killing of U.S. troops in Jordan raises specter of a wider war in ... (NPR)

An escalation of violence in the Middle East over the last 24 hours, including a drone attack that killed three U.S. service members, has raised concerns ...

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Jordan's record scorer sent home after Asian Cup bust-up (New Straits Times Online)

DOHA: Jordan have sent record goal-scorer Hamza Al-Dardour home from the Asian Cup after a public bust-up with coach Hussein Ammouta during their last-16 ...

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Three US soldiers killed in Jordan attack named (BBC News)

Sgt William Jerome Rivers, 46, Specialist Kennedy Ladon Sanders, 24 and Specialist Breonna Alexsondria Moffett, 23 were killed when a drone hit their housing ...

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3 American service members killed and dozens injured in drone ... (CBS News)

President Biden blamed the attack that killed American troops in Jordan on "radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq" and vowed to ...

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Tower 22: What to know about the military base attacked in Jordan (The Associated Press)

After a drone attack in Jordan killed 3 U.S. troops, the little-discussed Tower 22 has become the focus of international attention.

Jordan Santos interview | Portugal | FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup ... (FIFA.com)

Jordan Santos discusses his career triumphs, triple act with the Martins twins and belief that Portugal can win UAE 2024 Dubai.

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Biden says he has decided US response to Jordan attack (BBC News)

The president did not elaborate, but added: "I don't think we need a wider war in the Middle East."

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Biden says he has decided Jordan strike response, doesn't want ... (Aljazeera.com)

The US president says he does not wish to trigger a regional war but will respond to the attack on US troops.

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Biden says has decided Jordan strike response, doesn't want wider ... (FRANCE 24)

President Joe Biden said Tuesday he had decided on a response to a deadly drone strike on US forces in Jordan but said he did not seek a wider war in the ...

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