Three US service members killed in drone attack on US forces in Jordan, says Biden

Three US service members were killed and many wounded during an unmanned aerial drone attack on US forces stationed in northeastern Jordan near the Syrian border, President Joe Biden said on Sunday, blaming Iran-backed groups for the attack.

“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,” Biden said in a statement.

A Jordanian government spokesperson said that the attack did not take place on Jordanian soil, Reuters reported. 

The deaths marked the first fatalities of US troops in the region since war began in Gaza. Biden said the attack occurred on Saturday night.

“We will carry on their commitment to fight terrorism. And have no doubt – we will hold all those responsible to account at a time and in a manner of our choosing,” Biden said in his statement released by the White House.

A statement from US Central Command (Centcom) said that 25 service members were injured. 

“As a matter of respect for the families and in accordance with [Defense Department] policy, the identities of the servicemembers will be withheld until 24 hours after their next of kin have been notified,” the statement said. 

This is a developing story…