Drone attack on US military base in Jordan; concrete consideration of retaliatory measures. U.S.
government official said President Biden will consult with his national security team. Three soldiers were killed and more than 40 were injured in the attack. The US Department of Defense announced on the 29th that the number of people injured had risen to more than40.. Secretary of State Blinken also said at a press conference that "we will respond harshly to any retaliatory. measures. Any retaliateatory measures will be gradual and long-term"