Today, President Joe Biden addressed the nation following a tragic incident involving U.S. service members in northeastern Jordan near the Syria border. An unmanned aerial drone attack resulted in the deaths of three American soldiers and left several others wounded. The attack is believed to have been carried out by radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq.
President Biden expressed his condolences, stating, "Jill and I join the families and friends of our fallen—and Americans across the country—in grieving the loss of these warriors in this despicable and wholly unjust attack." He emphasized that these service members exemplified courage, duty, and commitment to their country.
Biden assured that the sacrifice of these soldiers would not be forgotten, declaring them "patriots in the highest sense." He pledged to uphold a "sacred obligation" to their families and vowed that those responsible for the attack would be held accountable at a time of America's choosing.
The President reaffirmed America's resolve in combating terrorism alongside its allies and partners, asserting that it is a fight that will continue without cessation.