Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin said that the United States will take measures to ensure the safety of its soldiers in connection with attacks against the American army. This was reported by RIA News.
“Iran-backed forces are responsible for ongoing attacks against U.S. military personnel, and we will take appropriate action at the appropriate time and in an appropriate manner to protect the United States and our forces,” the defense chief said.
A drone on the night of January 28 was attacked US military base on the border of Syria and Jordan. More than 20 soldiers were injured, three with non-life-threatening injuries.
According to CNN, Washington is experiencing personnel losses for the first time since the beginning of the war in the Gaza Strip due to the aggravation of the situation in the region.
US President Joe Biden statedIt was stated that the attack was carried out by Iran-backed radical militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq.
Previously USA predicted defeat in conflicts in the Middle East.