Iraq: Drone attack on US base near Baghdad airport foiled
2 years, 11 months ago

Iraq: Drone attack on US base near Baghdad airport foiled

Al Jazeera  

The incident comes two years after a US drone strike killed Iran’s revered General Soleimani. Two armed drones were shot down as they approached an Iraqi military base hosting US forces near Baghdad’s international airport, Iraqi security sources said, adding that nobody was hurt in the incident. An official of the US-led international military coalition stationed there said the base’s defence system engaged “two fixed-wing suicide drones… they were shot down without incident”. Footage provided by the coalition showed what the official said was debris of two fixed-wing drones destroyed in the attack, with writing clearly visible on the wing of one drone reading “Soleimani’s revenge”. The attack came as Iran and its allies in Iraq marked the second anniversary of the assassination of top Iranian General Qassem Soleimani who was killed in a drone strike ordered by Donald Trump near Baghdad airport.

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US military strikes 9 Iranian-backed militia targets in Syria in 24 hours
1 month, 1 week ago

US military strikes 9 Iranian-backed militia targets in Syria in 24 hours

Hindustan Times  

The U.S struck nine targets at two locations in Syria Monday to hit Iranian-aligned militias that had launched attacks on U.S personnel over the last 24 hours, U.S. Central Command said. Representational image: US military launched attacks against Iranian-backed militias in Syria No U.S personnel were injured in the attacks, but as of late Monday the Pentagon did not provide …

Yemen’s Houthi rebels shoot down what they say was a US drone as American military investigates
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Yemen’s Houthi rebels shoot down what they say was a US drone as American military investigates

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Yemen’s Houthi rebels shot down what they described as an American drone early Friday, potentially the latest downing of a U.S. spy drone as the militants continue their attacks on the Red Sea corridor. The U.S. military acknowledged the videos circulating online showing what appeared to be a flaming aircraft dropping out of the sky …

A Drone Targets The Israeli Prime Minister's House During New Barrages With Hezbollah
2 months ago

A Drone Targets The Israeli Prime Minister's House During New Barrages With Hezbollah

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING JERUSALEM — Israel’s government said a drone targeted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s house Saturday, with no casualties, as fighting with Lebanon-based Hezbollah and Gaza -based Hamas showed no pause after the killing of the Hamas mastermind of last year’s Oct. 7 attack. Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency said an Israeli airstrike on an apartment in eastern Baaloul …

Hezbollah Drone Strike: A Deadly Evasion from Israel's Air Defenses
2 months, 1 week ago

Hezbollah Drone Strike: A Deadly Evasion from Israel's Air Defenses

Associated Press  

Hezbollah's drones are a fierce and evasive threat to Israel. A single drone struck a mess hall, killing four soldiers and wounding dozens. It's the latest achievement for Hezbollah's drone fleet and has shined a light on Israel's struggle over the past year of war to knock down unmanned aircraft incoming from as far away as Yemen, Iraq and Iran.

Iraqi and US forces kill a top IS commander and other militants in joint operation
3 months, 1 week ago

Iraqi and US forces kill a top IS commander and other militants in joint operation

Associated Press  

BAGHDAD — Iraqi forces and American troops have killed a senior commander with the Islamic State group who was wanted by the United States, as well as several other prominent militants, Iraq’s military said on Friday. The operation in Iraq’s western Anbar province began in late August, the Iraqi military said, and involved also members of the Iraqi National Intelligence …

US diplomatic facility attacked in Baghdad 'to disrupt Iranian President Pezeshkian first visit to Iraq'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US diplomatic facility attacked in Baghdad 'to disrupt Iranian President Pezeshkian first visit to Iraq'

India TV News  

The US Diplomatic Services Compound in Baghdad was attacked late on Tuesday but no casualties were reported, the embassy spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday. "At approximately 23:00 on Tuesday, September 10, there was an attack at the Baghdad Diplomatic Services Compound, a U.S. diplomatic facility," the U.S. embassy statement said. Kataib Hezbollah, one of Iraq's Iran-backed armed factions, …

Explosion reported at US military facility near Baghdad airport ahead of Iranian president’s visit
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Explosion reported at US military facility near Baghdad airport ahead of Iranian president’s visit

Associated Press  

BAGHDAD — Iraqi security officials said an explosion targeted a site used by the U.S. military next to Baghdad airport late Tuesday, one day before an expected visit by Iran’s president. Iraq’s security media cell said in a statement that an explosion was heard at 11 p.m. at the airport, in an area used by advisers to the U.S.-led international …

Five pro-Iran fighters killed in drone strike in Eastern Syria
4 months, 1 week ago

Five pro-Iran fighters killed in drone strike in Eastern Syria

The Hindu  

Five Iran-backed fighters were killed on Sunday in a drone strike in Syria’s east, near the Iraqi border, a war monitor said, adding it was not clear yet who was behind the attack. In June, three pro-Iran fighters, including at least two Iraqis, were killed in an overnight air strike in eastern Syria near the Iraqi border, the Observatory had …

Pro-government fighters attack areas of US-backed fighters in east Syria. 2 killed
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Pro-government fighters attack areas of US-backed fighters in east Syria. 2 killed

Associated Press  

QAMISHLI, Syria — Violence surged in opposition-held areas of Syria on Wednesday as government-backed fighters killed at least two people in rare violence in the east, while a truck bomb exploded in the northern city of Azaz, killing nine people, the main U.S.-backed force in the war-torn country and an opposition war monitor said. Fighters backed by the Syrian government …

A rocket attack at an Iraqi military base injures U.S. personnel
4 months, 2 weeks ago

A rocket attack at an Iraqi military base injures U.S. personnel

The Hindu  

Several U.S. personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack at a military base in Iraq, U.S. defense officials said on August 5, in what has been a recent uptick in strikes on American forces by Iranian-backed militias. The attack comes as tensions across the Middle East are spiking following the killings last week of a senior Hezbollah commander in …

A rocket attack at an Iraqi military base injures U.S. personnel, officials tell AP
4 months, 2 weeks ago

A rocket attack at an Iraqi military base injures U.S. personnel, officials tell AP

LA Times  

The flags of Iraq and the United States on the table during a meeting with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Iraqi Defense Minister Muhammad Al-Abbasi at the Pentagon last month. Several U.S. personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack at a military base in Iraq, U.S. Defense officials said Monday, in what has been a recent …

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels claim they shot down another US drone
7 months ago

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels claim they shot down another US drone

Associated Press  

CAIRO — The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed on Tuesday that they shot down an American drone over the country on the Arabian Peninsula. Last Friday, the Houthis claimed downing an American drone over the province of Marib, hours after footage circulated online of what appeared to be the wreckage of an MQ-9 Reaper. Responding to an Associated Press …

Five rockets fired from Iraq towards U.S. military base in Syria, security sources say
8 months ago

Five rockets fired from Iraq towards U.S. military base in Syria, security sources say

The Hindu  

At least five rockets were launched from Iraq's town of Zummar towards a U.S. military base in northeastern Syria on April 21, two Iraqi security sources told Reuters. Two security sources and a senior army officer said a rocket launcher fixed on the back of a small truck had been parked in Zummar border town with Syria. Iraqi security forces …

Middle East Crisis: Iraq says outlaws fired rockets at US-coalition base in Syria
8 months ago

Middle East Crisis: Iraq says outlaws fired rockets at US-coalition base in Syria

Live Mint  

Rockets were launched on April 21 from northern Iraq towards a military base in Syria where a United States-led coalition is stationed, Iraqi security forces have said in a statement, AFP reported. Details of the Attack, Suspected Perpetrators The Iraqi security forces' statement highlighted that "outlaw elements" targeted the coalition base with rockets in Syrian territory around 9:50 pm. Rami …

Iraq investigates a blast at a base of Iran-allied militias that killed 1, US denies involvement
8 months ago

Iraq investigates a blast at a base of Iran-allied militias that killed 1, US denies involvement

Live Mint  

Baghdad: Iraqi authorities said Saturday that they were investigating an explosion that struck a base belonging to the Popular Mobilization Forces, a coalition of Iran-allied militias, killing one person and injuring eight. The PMF is a coalition of primarily Shiite, Iran-backed armed groups designated as an “independent military formation” within the Iraqi armed forces. In recent months, some of the …

Iraq investigates a blast at a base of Iran-allied militias that killed 1. US denies involvement
8 months ago

Iraq investigates a blast at a base of Iran-allied militias that killed 1. US denies involvement

Associated Press  

BAGHDAD — Iraqi authorities said Saturday that they were investigating an explosion that struck a base belonging to the Popular Mobilization Forces, a coalition of Iran-allied militias, killing one person and injuring eight. The PMF is a coalition of primarily Shiite, Iran-backed armed groups designated as an “independent military formation” within the Iraqi armed forces. In recent months, some of …

Explosion at pro-Iran military base kills one, injures many
8 months ago

Explosion at pro-Iran military base kills one, injures many

Live Mint  

An explosion occured at Iraqi military base in Babylon province on early Saturday in which one person got killed and several injured. According to the AFP news agency, the "aerial bombing" happened overnight on an Iraqi military base housing a coalition of pro-Iranian armed group-Popular Mobilization Forces, or Hashed al-Shaabi. The Iraqi military official, who spoke on condition of anonymity …

One killed, eight wounded in blast at Iran-aligned group’s base in Iraq
8 months ago

One killed, eight wounded in blast at Iran-aligned group’s base in Iraq

Al Jazeera  

One person has been killed and at least eight injured after a blast at a military base in Iraq used by the Iran-aligned Popular Mobilisation Forces, the army said. The PMF said “the attack” late on Friday targeted the Kalsu military base, located some 50km south of the capital Baghdad in the province of Babil. Reporting from Baghdad, Al Jazeera’s …

Iran says it has shot down several drones over Isfahan, US officials warned by Israel prior to strike
8 months ago

Iran says it has shot down several drones over Isfahan, US officials warned by Israel prior to strike

India TV News  

Tehran: In a massive flareup of tensions in the Middle East, Israel launched a retaliatory strike at Iran in response to Tehran's unprecedented missile and drone attack on Saturday. Iran's space agency spokesperson Hossein Dalirian on X said several drones "have been successfully shot down by the country's air defence" and there was no report about a missile attack. No …

Iran launches dozens of drones toward Israel, IDF says
8 months, 1 week ago

Iran launches dozens of drones toward Israel, IDF says

The Independent  

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Russia says Ukraine launched far-ranging drone attacks on final day of Russia’s presidential vote
9 months, 1 week ago

Russia says Ukraine launched far-ranging drone attacks on final day of Russia’s presidential vote

Associated Press  

Ukraine launched a new wave of attacks inside Russian territory Sunday, killing at least two people, including a teenager, according to local officials, as Russians cast ballots on the final day of a presidential vote set to extend President Vladimir Putin’s rule for another six years. The Bureau for Reintegration Policies said in a statement that they didn’t “confirm any …

An Israeli drone strikes a car in southern Lebanon and kills a member of Hamas’ military wing
9 months, 1 week ago

An Israeli drone strikes a car in southern Lebanon and kills a member of Hamas’ military wing

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — An Israeli drone strike targeted a car in southern Lebanon near the coastal city of Tyre, killing a member of the Palestinian militant Hamas group and a civilian. Since the Israel-Hamas war erupted in Gaza on Oct. 7, Israeli strikes have killed or wounded several ranking members of the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group, as well as its ally …

An Israeli drone strike in Lebanon kills 2 in one of the deepest hits inside the country in weeks
10 months, 2 weeks ago

An Israeli drone strike in Lebanon kills 2 in one of the deepest hits inside the country in weeks

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — An Israeli drone struck a car near Lebanon’s southern port city of Sidon on Saturday, killing at least two people and wounding two others, security officials said. The strike came as tensions across the Middle East grow with the Israel-Hamas war, a drone attack last month that killed three U.S. troops in northeastern Jordan near the Syrian border, …

How a US drone strike in Baghdad could spark a new Middle East crisis
10 months, 2 weeks ago

How a US drone strike in Baghdad could spark a new Middle East crisis

Hindustan Times  

A US drone strike killed a senior commander of the Kataib Hezbollah militia group and two other militants in Baghdad on Wednesday night, officials confirmed. REUTERS/Ahmed Saad The strike was part of a US campaign to target Iran-backed militias in the region, following a deadly drone attack on a US base in Jordan last month. The US drone hit a …

US launches massive drone strike on Baghdad, kills top militia leader linked to attacks on American troops
10 months, 2 weeks ago

US launches massive drone strike on Baghdad, kills top militia leader linked to attacks on American troops

India TV News  

Baghdad: A US drone strike blew up a car in the Iraqi capital Wednesday night, killing a high-ranking commander of the powerful Kataib Hezbollah militia who is responsible for “directly planning and participating in attacks” on American troops in the region, the US military said Wednesday. No civilians killed in attack: US In a statement, US Central Command said “there …

US drone strike in Baghdad kills high-ranking militia leader linked to attacks on American troops
10 months, 2 weeks ago

US drone strike in Baghdad kills high-ranking militia leader linked to attacks on American troops

Associated Press  

BAGHDAD — A U.S. drone strike blew up a car in the Iraqi capital Wednesday night, killing a high-ranking commander of the powerful Kataib Hezbollah militia who is responsible for “directly planning and participating in attacks” on American troops in the region, the U.S. military said Wednesday. It comes just days after the U.S. military launched an air assault on …

U.S. drone strike kills a leader of an Iran-backed militia in Iraq
10 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. drone strike kills a leader of an Iran-backed militia in Iraq

NPR  

U.S. drone strike kills a leader of an Iran-backed militia in Iraq Enlarge this image toggle caption Murtaja Lateef/AFP via Getty Images Murtaja Lateef/AFP via Getty Images A U.S. drone strike in Baghdad killed at least one leader of an Iran-backed militia on Wednesday, the Pentagon said. In a nighttime attack Wednesday, the U.S. military "conducted a unilateral strike in …

At least 6 Kurdish fighters are killed in a drone attack on a Syrian base housing US troops
10 months, 2 weeks ago

At least 6 Kurdish fighters are killed in a drone attack on a Syrian base housing US troops

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — A drone attack on a base housing U.S. troops in eastern Syria killed six allied Kurdish fighters late Sunday, in the first significant attack in Syria or Iraq since the U.S. launched retaliatory strikes over the weekend against Iran-backed militias that have been targeting its forces in the region. The U.S. military launched dozens of retaliatory strikes targeting …

At least 6 Kurdish fighters are killed in a drone attack on a Syrian base housing US troops
10 months, 2 weeks ago

At least 6 Kurdish fighters are killed in a drone attack on a Syrian base housing US troops

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A drone attack on a …

At least 6 Kurdish fighters killed in drone attack on Syrian base housing U.S. troops
10 months, 2 weeks ago

At least 6 Kurdish fighters killed in drone attack on Syrian base housing U.S. troops

LA Times  

This photo issued by the British Ministry of Defence on Sunday shows a RAF Typhoon FGR4 aircraft returning to base, following strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. A drone attack on a base housing U.S. troops in eastern Syria killed six allied Kurdish fighters late Sunday, in the first significant attack in Syria or Iraq since the U.S. launched retaliatory …

At least 6 Kurdish fighters killed in drone attack on Syrian base housing US troops
10 months, 2 weeks ago

At least 6 Kurdish fighters killed in drone attack on Syrian base housing US troops

New Indian Express  

BEIRUT: A drone attack on a base housing U.S. troops in eastern Syria killed six allied Kurdish fighters late Sunday, in the first significant attack in Syria or Iraq since the U.S. launched retaliatory strikes over the weekend against Iran-backed militias that have been targeting its forces in the region. In late January, a drone attack by the same group …

Everything we know about the US strikes on Iranian targets in Syria and Iraq
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Everything we know about the US strikes on Iranian targets in Syria and Iraq

The Independent  

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US strikes Iran linked targets after Jordan retaliation: 10 points you must know
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US strikes Iran linked targets after Jordan retaliation: 10 points you must know

Hindustan Times  

In a massive air raid on Iran-backed militants in Iraq and Syria, US Air Force hit over 80 targets with more than 125 bombs in retaliation to a deadly drone strike targeting an American base in Jordan last Sunday, resulting in the unfortunate loss of three U.S. service members. REUTERS/Tom Brenner/File Photo The US president, Joe Biden, said the attack …

US launches air attack on dozens of sites in Iraq and Syria, retaliating for fatal drone attack in Jordan
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US launches air attack on dozens of sites in Iraq and Syria, retaliating for fatal drone attack in Jordan

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: The US military launched an air assault on dozens of sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iranian-backed militias and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Friday, in the opening salvo of retaliation for the drone strike that killed three US troops in Jordan last weekend. The massive barrage of strikes hit more than 85 targets at seven locations, including command …

Many killed in U.S. air strikes in Iraq, Syria
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Many killed in U.S. air strikes in Iraq, Syria

The Hindu  

The United States launched air strikes in Iraq and Syria against more than 85 targets linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and militias it backs, reportedly killing nearly 40 people, in retaliation for a deadly attack on U.S. troops. In Iraq, residents said several strikes hit the Sikak neighbourhood in Al-Qaim, a residential area that locals said was also used by …

US Begins Wave Of Airstrikes in Iraq, Syria Retaliating For Fatal Drone Attack
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US Begins Wave Of Airstrikes in Iraq, Syria Retaliating For Fatal Drone Attack

Huff Post  

President Joe Biden greets service members after arriving at Dover Air Force Base, Del., Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. via Associated Press WASHINGTON — The U.S. military launched an air assault on dozens of sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iranian-backed militias and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Friday, in the opening salvo of retaliation for the drone strike that killed …

US hits hard at militias in Iraq and Syria, retaliating for fatal drone attack
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US hits hard at militias in Iraq and Syria, retaliating for fatal drone attack

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. military launched an air assault on dozens of sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iranian-backed militias and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Friday, in the opening salvo of retaliation for the drone strike that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan last weekend. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the targets “were carefully selected to avoid …

US launches strikes in response to attack that killed troops in Jordan
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US launches strikes in response to attack that killed troops in Jordan

Al Jazeera  

US military struck more than 85 Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria after three US soldiers were killed on Sunday. The United States military has launched dozens of air strikes against targets in Syria and Iraq in the first retaliation for a drone attack that killed three soldiers at a remote US base in Jordan. “At my direction, US military …

U.S. launches airstrikes in Iraq and Syria, retaliating for fatal drone attack
10 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. launches airstrikes in Iraq and Syria, retaliating for fatal drone attack

LA Times  

President Biden pays tribute as the remains of U.S. Army Sgt. The U.S. military launched an air assault on dozens of sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iranian-backed militias and Iran’s Revolutionary Guard on Friday, in the opening salvo of retaliation for the drone strike that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan last weekend, according to the U.S. military …

US downs three Iranian drones, strikes anti-ship ballistic missile fired by Huthi rebels
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US downs three Iranian drones, strikes anti-ship ballistic missile fired by Huthi rebels

Firstpost  

US military on Thursday said that an American naval destroyer shot down three Iranian drones along with an anti-ship missile fired by Yemen’s Huthi rebels. Houthi Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile and Iranian UAVs shot down in Gulf of Aden: US Central Command pic.twitter.com/wj6V5u7q8t — ANI February 1, 2024 “On Jan 1, at approximately 8:30 pm, Iranian-backed Huthi militants fired one anti-ship …

US believes drone that killed 3 American soldiers in Jordan was Iranian-made
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US believes drone that killed 3 American soldiers in Jordan was Iranian-made

India TV News  

Washington: The United States has assessed that Iran manufactured the drone that slammed into a US base in Jordan over the weekend, killing three American soldiers and wounding more than 40, four U.S. officials told Reuters. "We're still doing the forensics," Austin US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin asked about the matter at a news briefing following the Reuters report, stopped …

US blames Iran-backed Islamic Resistance for deadly drone attack on American troops in Jordan
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US blames Iran-backed Islamic Resistance for deadly drone attack on American troops in Jordan

India TV News  

Washington: The United States on Wednesday accused the Islamic Resistance in Iraq of carrying out the drone attack that killed three American troops in Jordan, as President Joe Biden is currently weighing options on a response to the strike. This comes after Iran on Wednesday threatened to decisively respond” to any US attack on the Islamic Republic following Biden's promises …

How to strike back after deadly drone attack? US has many options, but must weigh consequences
10 months, 3 weeks ago

How to strike back after deadly drone attack? US has many options, but must weigh consequences

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has made it clear the U.S. will strike back after a deadly drone attack killed three service members and wounded more than 40 at a small base in Jordan over the weekend. On Tuesday, one of the major Iran-backed militia groups, Kataib Hezbollah, announced in a statement “the suspension of military and security operations against …

Jordan drone strike: Is the US being pulled into another Middle East war?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jordan drone strike: Is the US being pulled into another Middle East war?

Al Jazeera  

Sunday’s attack that killed three US servicemen was merely the latest chapter in a war Trump started more than five years ago. On Sunday, January 28, The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group that includes the militias Kataib Hezbollah and Harakat al-Nujaba among others, claimed responsibility for a drone attack that killed three US military personnel and injured 34 …

How will the US respond to an Iran-backed drone attack killing American troops in Jordan?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

How will the US respond to an Iran-backed drone attack killing American troops in Jordan?

ABC  

The White House says US President Joe Biden is "weighing the options before him" after a deadly attack on American troops in the Middle East. Kataib Hezbollah and other groups like it, including the Nujaba organisation, have declared they are working to "resist American occupation forces in Iraq and the region" and are targeting US troops in "response to the …

Enemy drone used to attack US forces in Jordan mistaken for American one, suggests report
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Enemy drone used to attack US forces in Jordan mistaken for American one, suggests report

India TV News  

Washington: US forces may have mistaken an enemy drone allegedly launched by Iran-backed groups for an American one and let it pass unchallenged into a desert base in Jordan where it killed three soldiers and wounded more than 40 others, officials said on Monday based on the findings of a preliminary report. Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh said the US Central …

Enemy Drone That Killed U.S. Troops Wasn't Shot Down Due To Identification Mix-Up, Officials Say
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Enemy Drone That Killed U.S. Troops Wasn't Shot Down Due To Identification Mix-Up, Officials Say

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — 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. installation, two U.S. officials said Monday. Explanation for how the enemy drone evaded U.S. air defenses on the installation came as the White House said Monday it’s not …

Report: Drone that killed US troops in Jordan mistaken for US drone
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Report: Drone that killed US troops in Jordan mistaken for US drone

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. forces may have mistaken an enemy drone for an American one and let it pass unchallenged into a desert base in Jordan where it killed three U.S. troops and wounded dozens more, officials said Monday. The explanation for how the enemy drone evaded U.S. air defenses came as the White House said Monday it’s not looking for …

Drone attack in Jordan complicates Biden’s effort to contain Israel-Hamas war
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Drone attack in Jordan complicates Biden’s effort to contain Israel-Hamas war

LA Times  

President Biden bows his head in a moment of silence for the three American troops killed Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, in a drone strike in northeastern Jordan. A statement released Sunday night said it was part of a trio of strikes on U.S. bases in the region and came “in response to the Zionist entity’s massacres against our people in …

What is Tower 22, the Jordan-based US outpost targeted in a drone strike?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

What is Tower 22, the Jordan-based US outpost targeted in a drone strike?

Al Jazeera  

An Iran-linked group claims attack on the US outpost, raising fears of Israel’s war on Gaza spilling over into regional conflict. The United States military announced on Sunday that three US soldiers were killed and at least 34 were wounded in a drone attack targeting Tower 22, a remote logistics outpost near the Jordan-Syrian border. “Iran had no connection and …

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