Posted 1/29/2024, 4:08:00 PM
Deadly Drone Strike on U.S. Base in Jordan Escalates Tensions, Kills 3 Service Members
- Deadly drone attack on U.S. military base in Jordan kills 3 service members, injures dozens
- Attack believed to be carried out by Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq
- Incident marks escalation of violence targeting U.S. forces in Middle East
- White House says it will respond at time and place of its choosing, but not seeking wider war
- Official says U.S. "mindful of destabilizing behavior and influence" of Iran in region