In a devastating attack this morning, three brave U.S. service members lost their lives and at least 34 others were injured during an unmanned aerial drone strike near the Syrian border in northeastern Jordan.

President Joe Biden and U.S. officials have confirmed the attack and placed the blame on Iran-backed militant groups. This tragic incident marks the first deadly strike against U.S. forces since the Israel-Hamas conflict erupted in October, sending shock waves throughout the Middle East.

President Biden, in a statement, condemned the attack and stated, "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: 3 US troops killed, 'many' wounded in drone attack in Jordan by 'Iran-backed' militant groups

The President's acknowledgment of Iran's involvement highlights the ongoing aggression of our enemies and the urgent need for strong leadership to address these threats.

The consequences of the attack are severe, with at least 34 personnel being evaluated for possible traumatic brain injury. Some wounded U.S. forces have already been medically evacuated from the base for further treatment. The drone strike targeted the barracks, potentially explaining the high number of casualties, according to a fourth official from Fox News.

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of hardline Iran-backed militant organizations, has claimed responsibility for attacks on three bases, including the one near the Jordan-Syria border. This attack further escalates the already tense situation in the Middle East, particularly in the aftermath of the Israel-Hamas conflict, which resulted in significant loss of life on both sides.

Only 16 days earlier, Biden assured the American people that Iran would not do anything. Today, 3 United States troops are dead as the result of an attack by an Iran-backed proxy.

While the United States, under the Biden administration, has maintained an official position that it is not at war in the region, it has taken action against Yemen's Houthi groups, known for attacking commercial vessels in the Red Sea. President Biden emphasized that the U.S. will hold those responsible for the attack accountable but did not specify the exact course of action or timing.

Republican opponents of President Biden wasted no time in highlighting this attack as evidence of his administration's failure to confront Iran and protect U.S. forces in the region.

Republican Senator Tom Cotton called for devastating military retaliation against Iran's terrorist forces, stating, "Anything less will confirm Joe Biden as a coward." The need for a strong and decisive response to these attacks is clear.

The attack also drew attention from senior officials of the Iran-backed Palestinian militant group Hamas, who directly linked it to Israel's campaign in Gaza. Sami Abu Zuhri, a senior official of Hamas, stated, "The killing of three American soldiers is a message to the U.S. administration that unless the killing of innocents in Gaza stops, it must confront the entire nation."

This statement underscores the complex dynamics at play in the region and the urgent need for the United States to assert its leadership.

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The U.S. military confirmed that the attack took place at a base in northeastern Jordan but did not disclose the specific location.

As we mourn the loss of these brave U.S. service members, it is essential that the Biden administration demonstrates firm leadership and takes immediate action to address the aggression of our enemies.

The safety and security of our troops should be paramount, and failure to respond decisively to these attacks will only further embolden our adversaries. The United States must stand strong and resolute in the face of such acts of violence, ensuring that those responsible are held accountable and that our forces are protected from future harm.