China News Service, Washington, January 28 (Reporter Chen Mengtong) The U.S. Central Command announced on the 28th that the U.S. military base stationed in northeastern Jordan near the Syrian border was attacked by a drone on the evening of the 27th Eastern Time, killing 3 people. One US soldier died and at least 34 others were injured.
U.S. President Biden listened to reports from the military, national security and intelligence agencies on the attack on the afternoon of the 28th. He issued a statement saying that although information about the attack is still being collected, the United States believes that "it was carried out by armed groups supported by Iran in Syria and Iraq." The United States will "choose the opportunity to use its own way" to hold those who carried out the attack accountable, and promised to continue to fight terrorism.
The U.S. Army Central Command revealed that the attack was on a U.S. logistics support base where about 350 U.S. Army and Air Force personnel are stationed. The U.S. military at the base is mainly responsible for performing some key support tasks, including supporting the long-term allied operations against the extremist organization "Islamic State".
U.S. Secretary of Defense Austin issued a statement regarding the attack, saying that the United States will not tolerate attacks on the U.S. military. Armed organizations supported by Iran are responsible for this, and the US military will choose the opportunity to respond.
After large-scale conflicts broke out between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) on October 7 last year, U.S. military bases in Iraq and Syria were frequently attacked by armed groups. The attacks are mostly carried out through drones and rockets. This is the first time a US soldier has been killed in such an attack. (over)