The U.S. Secretary of Defense: We will take necessary actions to defend our forces.
Lloyd Austin, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, on Monday, January 29th (9th of Bahman), pledged that following the recent drone attack which resulted in the death of three American forces and injured dozens more, the United States will take all necessary actions to defend its forces.
The attack on Sunday was the first deadly assault against American forces since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war in October, and it signifies the escalation of tensions engulfing the Middle East.
According to Reuters, Austin stated, ‘Let me begin my remarks with anger and sorrow for the death of three brave American soldiers in Jordan and other soldiers who were injured. President Biden and I will not tolerate attacks on American forces and we will take all necessary actions to defend the United States and our forces.’
