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Tower 22 drone attack

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Tower 22 drone attack
Part of the United States–Iran proxy war and regional escalation of the Israel–Hamas war
Date28 January 2024
Location
Tower 22, Rukban, Jordan
Belligerents
Iraq Islamic Resistance in Iraq  United States
Units involved
United States United States Armed Forces
Casualties and losses
None
  • 3 soldiers killed
  • 34 soldiers injured
Tower 22 is located in Jordan
Tower 22
Tower 22
Tower 22 in Jordan

On 28 January 2024, the Tower 22 United States military outpost in Jordan was attacked by Islamic Resistance in Iraq. The attack resulted in the deaths of three American soldiers. At least 34 other soldiers were injured.[1][2][3][4][5]

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References

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  1. "Three U.S. troops killed, up to 34 injured in Jordan drone strike linked to Iran". CNBC. 28 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  2. Gordon, Michael R. (28 January 2024). "Three U.S. Troops Killed in Drone Attack in Jordan". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 28 January 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. Stewart, Phil; Holland, Steve; Ali, Idrees (28 January 2024). "Three US troops killed, up to 34 injured in Jordan drone strike linked to Iran". Reuters. Retrieved 28 January 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "Three US troops killed in drone attack in Jordan". BBC News. 28 January 2024. Retrieved 28 January 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. Alsharif, Mirna; Kenny, Caroline; Kube, Courtney (28 January 2024). "3 U.S. troops killed in drone attack in Jordan". NBC News. Retrieved 28 January 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)