A drone has struck a tent of sleeping troops in Jordan, killing US troops in the Middle East for the first time since the war in Gaza began. The US has blamed Iran-backed militant groups, but is yet to identify who specifically they believe is responsible.

Three American troops have been killed and 34 injured in a drone attack in Jordan.

Those killed in the attack were sleeping in a tent at a place called Tower 22 in northeast Jordan, near the Syria border.

US President Joe Biden said the attack was carried out by “radical Iran-backed militant groups” in Syria and Iraq.

  • RealFknNito@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    We have people stationed pretty much globally for intelligence after that whole plane situation in New York.

    • hark@lemmy.world
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      9 months ago

      But they already had the intelligence necessary to prevent that attack, it’s just that bush ignored it.

      • Anyolduser@lemmynsfw.com
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        9 months ago

        Yes.

        That and the whole WMD thing shortly thereafter led to some sweeping changes to how the US handles intelligence.