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US blames Iran-backed Islamic Resistance for deadly drone attack on American troops in Jordan

World | Feb 01, 2024, 07:55 AM IST

Three American soldiers were killed and roughly 40 others were wounded in a drone attack by suspected Iran-backed militia in Jordan earlier this week. Iran has threatened to "decisively respond" to any US attack after Biden vowed "revenge" for the attack.

Iran warns to ‘decisively respond’ to US attack as Biden vows to take 'revenge' of Jordan assault

World | Jan 31, 2024, 04:10 PM IST

Earlier on Sunday, Biden blamed Iran-backed groups for the unmanned aerial drone attack on US forces, the first deadly strike against American troops since the Israel-Hamas war erupted on October 7 and sent shock waves throughout the Middle East.

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Biden says he's decided on response to drone attack that killed American troops in Jordan

World | Jan 31, 2024, 07:14 AM IST

According to local reports, the Pentagon is planning "waves of attacks" on Iran-backed forces as Biden faces pressure to respond without escalating a wider war. At least three American troops were killed and around 40 injured after a drone struck US base Tower 22 in Jordan.

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Enemy drone used to attack US forces in Jordan mistaken for American one, suggests report

World | Jan 30, 2024, 12:10 PM IST

The drone strike by suspected Iran-backed forces at Tower 22 killed three US troops and wounded more than 40 others. This marked a dangerous escalation in the fragile situation of the Middle East as the Biden administration faces pressure to retaliate without further spurring the conflict.

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'Not seeking war against Iran', says US as it plans 'waves of attacks' after Jordan strike

World | Jan 30, 2024, 10:51 AM IST

The situation develops as US President Joe Biden faces increasing pressure, particularly from Republicans, to respond to attacks by Iran-backed forces in the Middle East. Many Republicans believe that Biden's modest policies have resulted in the attack as tensions rise in the region.

Three Americans killed, many injured in drone attack by Iran-backed militia in Jordan, says Biden

World | Jan 28, 2024, 10:50 PM IST

They were the first US fatalities in months of strikes against American forces across the Middle East by Iranian-backed militias amid the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, increasing the risk of escalation.

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Blinken meets Jordan's king in an attempt to avert Israel-Hamas war from spreading in entire Mideast

World | Jan 07, 2024, 02:58 PM IST

Jordan and other Arab states have been highly critical of Israel's actions and have eschewed public support for long-term planning, arguing that the fighting must end before such discussions can begin.

Israeli airstrikes continue in the Gaza Strip.

Jordan airdrops humanitarian aid in Gaza with help from US, Israel as bombardment intensifies

World | Nov 06, 2023, 11:04 AM IST

Jordan reportedly coordinated with the United States and Israel to conduct the airdrop in Gaza. Although humanitarian aid has been allowed through Rafah border crossing, UN agencies said that they are not enough to handle the current crisis after Israel's besiegement of the Strip.

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Blinken steps up his frantic diplomacy in Jordan as Netanyahu rejects his bid to halt war

World | Nov 04, 2023, 03:07 PM IST

After Netanyahu outrightly rejected Blinken's call for pause, he reached Jordan's national capital and met with senior Jordanian and other Arab officials, who remain angry and deeply suspicious of Israel as it intensifies its war against Hamas.

Jordan: 13 killed, nearly 250 fall ill following toxic gas release, explosion at Aqaba port

World | Jun 28, 2022, 09:09 AM IST

Al-Mamlaka TV, another official outlet, said 199 were still being treated in hospitals. The Public Security Directorate said a total of 251 people were injured.

Turkey added to FATF's 'gray list', Pakistan to remain there

World | Oct 22, 2021, 08:28 AM IST

Being put on FATF's gray list can scare away investors and creditors, hurting exports, output and consumption. It also can make global banks wary of doing business with a country.

PM Modi extends greetings to people of Jordan on centennial anniversary

News | Apr 14, 2021, 06:43 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on 100th anniversary of the founding of the state of Jordan. He said India and Jordan will continue to walk side by side to work together for better future of all humanity.

Jordan prince says he’s confined, lashes out at authorities

World | Apr 04, 2021, 07:06 AM IST

The half-brother of Jordan’s King Abdullah II said Saturday he has been placed under house arrest and accused the country’s “ruling system” of incompetence and corruption, exposing a rare rift within the ruling monarchy of a close Western ally.

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Syria: Army personnel celebrates recapture of Jordan border crossing

World | Jul 07, 2018, 11:58 PM IST

Troops captured the Naseeb border crossing a day earlier following a crushing two-week military offensive, after rebels announced they had reached an agreement with Russian mediators to end the violence in the southern province of Daraa and surrender the crossing.

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