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Three US soldiers were killed and dozens injured after a drone struck a military post in Jordan known as Tower 22.
For this, the American President, Joe Biden, blamed the militant groups supported by Iran. Iranian officials described the US claims as "baseless", denying involvement in this attack, reports Reuters.
location
Tower 22 is located in an important strategic location in Jordan. This tower is located at the most northeastern end of Jordan, on the border of this country with Syria and Iraq.
Purpose
There is little public information about this base. But it includes logistical support and 350 US Army and Air Force troops are stationed there.
Tower 22 is close to the Al Tanf garrison, located along the border with Syria. A small number of American troops are stationed there. Tanfi has been key in the fight against the militant group, Islamic State, and has taken on a role as part of a US strategy to contain Iran's military buildup in eastern Syria.
Tower 22 is located so close to US troops in Tanf that it could help support them, while also repelling Iranian-backed militants in the area and allowing US troops to fight the remaining militants. IS in the region.
US troops in Jordan
Jordan's military is one of the militaries that receives the most military funding that Washington gives to foreign militaries. The Kingdom of Jordan has hundreds of American trainers and is one of the few regional allies that conducts extensive military exercises with American troops throughout the year.
Since the start of the conflict in Syria in 2011, Washington has spent hundreds of millions of dollars to help Amman build a surveillance system known as the Border Security Program. This program aims to curb the infiltration of militants from Syria and Iraq.
Many unknowns
It is unclear what types of weapons are kept at the base, what air defense systems are used and what went wrong during the attack on US troops.
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