3 US troops killed in drone strike on US base in Middle East

U.S. President Joe Biden said Sunday that three U.S. soldiers were killed and many others wounded in a drone attack targeting U.S. forces stationed in northeast Jordan near the Syria border Saturday night, reported Xinhua.

The attack was believed to be launched by Iran-backed militant group operating in Syria and Iraq, he added.

Meanwhile, Jordan on Sunday condemned the "terrorist" attack on "an advanced position" on its border with Syria, which resulted in the deaths of three U.S. soldiers.

The attack also inflicted dozens of injuries among the U.S. forces who are collaborating with Jordan in countering the threat of terrorism along Jordan's borders, the kingdom's Prime Ministry said in a statement on Sunday.

In a separate statement, Jordan's Minister of Government Communications Muhannad Mubaidin expressed his country's condolences to the United States for the victims of the drone attack and wished a speedy recovery to the wounded.

Mubaidin stated that the "terrorist" attack did not result in any deaths or injuries among the Jordanian Armed Forces.

He emphasized that Jordan will continue to confront the threats of terrorism, drug trafficking, and weapons smuggling across the border from Syria into Jordan.

"Jordan will stand firm and resolute against anyone attempting to jeopardize the kingdom's security," the minister said.

Jordan has announced a collaboration with partners to secure its borders, requesting necessary military systems and equipment from its ally, the U.S., and other nations to enhance its capabilities in resolving security threats and safeguarding the borders.