The US has identified the three soldiers killed in a drone attack near the Jordan-Syria border as members of an Army reserve unit from Georgia. The attack at Tower 22 outpost also left dozens injured. In response to the escalation in attacks on US forces in the Middle East, Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that the US will protect itself and respond appropriately, while President Biden is considering a decisive response. The attacks have been linked to groups supported by Iran known as the axis of resistance. Meanwhile, negotiations for a new deal with Hamas regarding the release of Gaza hostages are reported to be constructive but ongoing.
- The soldiers killed in the drone attack were William Jerome Rivers, Kennedy Leaden Sanders, and Biona Alexandria Moffett.
- The soldiers were part of an Army reserve unit from Georgia.
- The attack took place at an outpost known as Tower 22, resulting in dozens more injured.
- Secretary of State Antony Blinken affirmed that the attacks on US personnel have been carried out by groups aligned with Iran.
- President Biden has promised a response to the attacks, which have occurred over 170 times since October on US military bases in Syria and Iraq.
- The group behind the Tower 22 attack is part of an Iranian-backed network known as the axis of resistance.
- Blinken mentioned that the US response could be in stages and over time, suggesting a measured approach rather than immediate retaliation.
- The recent war in Gaza is perceived to be escalating the situation, despite US claims of no direct connection between the events in Gaza and the attacks on US forces.
- Efforts are being made to reach a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, involving a potential hostage release.
- White House spokesman John Kirby described the discussions for a new deal with Hamas as constructive, though no imminent deal has been reached.
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