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Three US soldiers killed, more than 30 injured in drone strike in Jordan

Type of event:
Terrorist/rebel/criminal assault

Victims

3

Wounded

34

Date

January 29, 2024

What happened

Three US service members were killed and more than 30 wounded in a drone attack on US forces stationed in northeast Jordan, near the Syrian border. This is because US troops have long used Jordan as a base point. This attack, specifically, appears to have been carried out by Iranian-backed radical militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq. The responsible militia group is still being identified. Tehran has denied any involvement in the attack, dismissing the allegations as unfounded.

Where it happened

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