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US launches retaliatory strikes in response to Jordan attack | World News<\/p>\n
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The US has launched strikes against targets in Syria and Iraq a week after three troops were killed and dozens were wounded in a drone attack on a military base in Jordan.<\/p>\n
Washington blamed the attack on Tower 22<\/strong>, near the Syrian border, on Iran-backed militants.<\/p>\n On Wednesday, Sky News’ US partner network NBC News reported the US response could form a “campaign”, which could include strikes and cyber operations, that could last for weeks.<\/p>\n Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have previously said they will respond to any US threat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n It comes amid continued Houthi attacks on merchant shipping in the Red Sea, which has seen the US and UK launch retaliatory strikes targeting the group’s anti-ship missiles.<\/p>\n Earlier, US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden joined grieving families at Dover Air Force Base to honour the three American service members killed in the drone attack in Jordan.<\/p>\n The solemn ritual, called a dignified transfer, has become relatively uncommon in recent years as the US has withdrawn from conflicts abroad.<\/p>\n This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.<\/em><\/p>\n Please refresh the page for the fullest version.<\/em><\/p>\n You can receive Breaking News alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News App<\/strong>. You can also follow @SkyNews on X<\/strong> or subscribe to our YouTube channel<\/strong> to keep up with the latest news. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0635\u062f\u0631<\/a>
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