A United States official on Monday (Jan 29) said that the reason why the US failed to dodge the drone strike that hit an American military outpost in Jordan, killing three troops, was because the military drone reached the target at the same time when a US drone was also returning to the base, as per the Wall Street Journal reports.

The return of the drone launched by the United States led to confusion amongst officials over whether the drone that was coming was that of a foe or its own.

The US claimed that the drone, which claimed the lives of three troops, was launched by Iran-backed militant groups.

However, the United States has yet to find evidence if Iran directed the strike, said the US official.

<h2>US seeking 'consequential' response to attack, says White House&nbsp;</h2>

A White House spokesman on Monday (Jan 29) said that the US was seeking a "very consequential" response to the drone attack.

President Joe Biden "will respond" to the Sunday attack "in a very consequential way. But we don't seek a war with Iran. We're not looking for a wider conflict in the Middle East," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said in an interview with CNN.

After the drone strike hit the American outpost in Jordan, Biden released a statement vowing to hold the perpetrators to account.

"While we are still gathering the facts of this attack, we know it was carried out by radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq," Biden said in a statement on the attack.

"We will carry on their commitment to fight terrorism. And have no doubt -- we will hold all those responsible to account at a time and in a manner of our choosing," he added.

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The US president then called the three fallen service members “patriots,” praising their bravery and offering his grief, calling it a “despicable and wholly unjust attack.”&nbsp;

“Together, we will keep the sacred obligation we bear to their families. We will strive to be worthy of their honour and valour. We will carry on their commitment to fight terrorism,” the president said.

The US Central Command said that dozens were injured from the attack near the Syrian border further adding that the identities of the ones killed will be withheld pending notification of their families. &nbsp;

<h2>Deadly attack on US troops occurred in Syria, claims Jordan</h2>

Meanwhile, Jordan released a statement saying that the strike took place at an army base in Syria near the border and not in its territory as was reported by the United States earlier.

Government spokesman Muhannad Mubaidin said the "attack that targeted the American forces did not happen in Jordan... It targeted Al-Tanf base in Syria", where US forces are deployed as part of an international anti-jihadist coalition.

<h2>Hamas spokesman says drone strike 'a warning to American admin'</h2>

Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri released a statement saying that the killing of the soldiers "is a message to the American administration that unless the killing of innocent people in Gaza stops, it may be faced with the entire (Muslim) nation."

"The continuation of the American-Zionist aggression on Gaza risks a regional explosion," Abu Zuhri said in a statement.

This is the first time that American troops have been killed in the Middle East since the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas broke out.

The attack is being seen as a significant escalation of the already precarious situation in the Middle East. There have been more than 150 attacks on US and coalition forces in Iraq and Syria, but most were unsuccessful as they did not cause serious injury or damage to infrastructure. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A United States official on Monday (Jan 29) said that the reason why the US failed to dodge the drone strike that hit an American military outpost in Jordan, killing three troops, was because the military drone reached the target at the same time when a US drone was also returning to the base, as per the Wall Street Journal reports.

A United States official on Monday (Jan 29) said that the reason why the US failed to dodge the drone strike that hit an American military outpost in Jordan, killing three troops, was because the military drone reached the target at the same time when a US drone was also returning to the base, as per the Wall Street Journal reports. The return of the drone launched by the United States led to confusion amongst officials over whether the drone that was coming was that of a foe or its own. The US claimed that the drone, which claimed the lives of three troops, was launched by Iran-backed militant groups. However, the United States has yet to find evidence if Iran directed the strike, said the US official. US seeking 'consequential' response to attack, says White House A White House spokesman on Monday (Jan 29) said that the US was seeking a "very consequential" response to the drone attack. President Joe Biden "will respond" to the Sunday attack "in a very consequential way. But we don't seek a war with Iran. We're not looking for a wider conflict in the Middle East," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said in an interview with CNN. After the drone strike hit the American outpost in Jordan, Biden released a statement vowing to hold the perpetrators to account. "While we are still gathering the facts of this attack, we know it was carried out by radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq," Biden said in a statement on the attack. "We will carry on their commitment to fight terrorism. And have no doubt -- we will hold all those responsible to account at a time and in a manner of our choosing," he added. Also read: French farmers block highways amid protests against government, thousands of police deployed The US president then called the three fallen service members “patriots,” praising their bravery and offering his grief, calling it a “despicable and wholly unjust attack.” “Together, we will keep the sacred obligation we bear to their families. We will strive to be worthy of their honour and valour. We will carry on their commitment to fight terrorism,” the president said. The US Central Command said that dozens were injured from the attack near the Syrian border further adding that the identities of the ones killed will be withheld pending notification of their families. Deadly attack on US troops occurred in Syria, claims Jordan Meanwhile, Jordan released a statement saying that the strike took place at an army base in Syria near the border and not in its territory as was reported by the United States earlier. Government spokesman Muhannad Mubaidin said the "attack that targeted the American forces did not happen in Jordan... It targeted Al-Tanf base in Syria", where US forces are deployed as part of an international anti-jihadist coalition. Hamas spokesman says drone strike 'a warning to American admin' Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri released a statement saying that the killing of the soldiers "is a message to the American administration that unless the killing of innocent people in Gaza stops, it may be faced with the entire (Muslim) nation." "The continuation of the American-Zionist aggression on Gaza risks a regional explosion," Abu Zuhri said in a statement. This is the first time that American troops have been killed in the Middle East since the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas broke out. The attack is being seen as a significant escalation of the already precarious situation in the Middle East. There have been more than 150 attacks on US and coalition forces in Iraq and Syria, but most were unsuccessful as they did not cause serious injury or damage to infrastructure. (With inputs from agencies)

Did US fail to avert Jordan attack due to drone-related confusion?

A drone strike on the Al-Tanf military base killed three US troops and injured 34 others, Washington said on Sunday (Jan 28).

This was the first deadly strike against US forces since the war between Israel and Hamas erupted on Oct 7 last year.&nbsp;

US <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/three-us-troops-killed-in-drone-attack-on-base-in-jordan-military-684606">President Joe Biden</a> blamed Iran-backed militants for the strike and vowed that Washington would respond.

There has so far been no claim of responsibility for the strike.&nbsp;

A Jordanian government spokesperson initially said on Sunday that the attack did not happen in Jordan but it targeted the military base in Syria,&nbsp;where US forces have been deployed as part of an international anti-jihadist coalition.

Eight of the 34 injured personnel required evacuation.&nbsp;

<h2>Where is Al-Tanf based?</h2>

According to reports, Al-Tanf is located in Syria on the Iraqi border and within miles of the Jordanian border.

Since 2016, the US garrison at Tanf has served as a launching point for operations against Islamic State, and training for Syrian opposition factions fighting the terrorist group.

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The drone strike which killed three US troops happened at the military outpost Tower 22, which is near Al-Tanf.

A report by the news agency Reuters said that Tanf has also assumed a role as part of an American strategy to contain Iran's military build-up in eastern Syria.

Little is publicly known about the base. Reuters reported that Tower 22 is located close enough to US troops at Tanf that it could potentially help support them. It is a strategically important location in Jordan.&nbsp;

It is not yet known how many US troops are actually stationed on Tower 22, and it is also unclear what type of weapons are kept at the base, and what air defences are used.&nbsp;

<h2>Jordan condemns attack</h2>

On Sunday, the Jordanian government condemned the drone strike and said that the attack "did not result in any casualties among officers of the Jordan Armed Forces."

The government said that US troops at Al-Tanf have been cooperating with Jordan "in countering terrorism and securing the border."

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Meanwhile, Iran denied US President Biden's accusation that it supported militant groups behind the drone strike. "These claims are made with specific political goals to reverse the realities of the region," IRNA quoted foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani as saying.

Kanaani added that such statements threatened "regional and international peace and stability."

(With inputs from agencies)

A drone strike on the Al-Tanf military base killed three US troops and injured 34 others, Washington said on Sunday (Jan 28). This was the first deadly strike against US forces since the war between Israel and Hamas erupted on Oct 7 last year.

A drone strike on the Al-Tanf military base killed three US troops and injured 34 others, Washington said on Sunday (Jan 28). This was the first deadly strike against US forces since the war between Israel and Hamas erupted on Oct 7 last year. US President Joe Biden blamed Iran-backed militants for the strike and vowed that Washington would respond. There has so far been no claim of responsibility for the strike. A Jordanian government spokesperson initially said on Sunday that the attack did not happen in Jordan but it targeted the military base in Syria, where US forces have been deployed as part of an international anti-jihadist coalition. Eight of the 34 injured personnel required evacuation. Where is Al-Tanf based? According to reports, Al-Tanf is located in Syria on the Iraqi border and within miles of the Jordanian border. Since 2016, the US garrison at Tanf has served as a launching point for operations against Islamic State, and training for Syrian opposition factions fighting the terrorist group. Click here to follow all updates on the Middle East crisis The drone strike which killed three US troops happened at the military outpost Tower 22, which is near Al-Tanf. A report by the news agency Reuters said that Tanf has also assumed a role as part of an American strategy to contain Iran's military build-up in eastern Syria. Little is publicly known about the base. Reuters reported that Tower 22 is located close enough to US troops at Tanf that it could potentially help support them. It is a strategically important location in Jordan. It is not yet known how many US troops are actually stationed on Tower 22, and it is also unclear what type of weapons are kept at the base, and what air defences are used. Jordan condemns attack On Sunday, the Jordanian government condemned the drone strike and said that the attack "did not result in any casualties among officers of the Jordan Armed Forces." The government said that US troops at Al-Tanf have been cooperating with Jordan "in countering terrorism and securing the border." Also watch | West Asia crisis: Three US soldiers killed, at least 34 injured in Jordan drone attack × Meanwhile, Iran denied US President Biden's accusation that it supported militant groups behind the drone strike. "These claims are made with specific political goals to reverse the realities of the region," IRNA quoted foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani as saying. Kanaani added that such statements threatened "regional and international peace and stability." (With inputs from agencies)

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Did US fail to avert Jordan attack due to drone-related confusion?

Where is Al-Tanf, the site of deadly drone strike that killed 3 US troops, located?