Iran’s Deadly Drone Attack On US Base in Jordan Killed 3 American Servicemembers

In a significant report published by the Atlantic Council, Iran-backed militias carried out a deadly drone attack on a US base in northeastern Jordan, claiming the lives of three American servicemembers and wounded at least 34 people. The incident, marking the first direct attack on US troops since October’s Hamas terrorist attacks, has prompted President Joe Biden to vow a response. Experts analyze the gravity of the situation and propose potential retaliation strategies.

Iran launches deadly drone attack on a US Base in northeastern Jordan claiming 3 lives of American servicemembers (Photo: Arab News)

Iran’s Deadly Drone Attack on US Base

Iran-backed militias’ deadly drone attack in Jordan, an unusual location for such assaults, reveals an alarming shift in the perceived threat landscape, challenging previous US assessments of successfully managing Iran’s proxies.

Experts suggest that the deadly drone attack, linked to Iran’s escalating aggression since 2022, may be part of a broader strategy by Iranian proxies against US positions in Syria and Iraq.

While the attackers cited retaliation for Israel’s actions in Gaza, the assault is seen as a larger move within Iran’s proxy-led escalation against the US presence in the region.

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Options for Retaliation Considered

Suggestions include targeting Iranian naval assets, focusing on Houthi leadership, and enforcing sanctions against Iran. Additional options involve eliminating Iranian personnel in Syria, including IRGC leadership.

To establish deterrence, a strategic blow to Iran’s capabilities in Eastern Syria is considered, potentially disrupting the Iraq-Syria-Lebanon land corridor.

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