Three US troops have been killed and 25 injured in a drone attack on a US base Jordan, the US military said.

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[–]hfxB0oyA 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (4 children)

When asked if i support Trump or Biden, my response is, "Neither (after all, i don't live there), but i think there's significantly less chance Trump wants to lead us all into WW3".

[–]In-the-clouds 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

You get asked that? Neither man is the Savior. Remember what Trump did:

2018 - Ordered military strikes against Syria

2019 - Ordered the assassination of Iranian general

He really stirred up the hornet nest. It's a miracle that WWIII didn't start back then. It was only God's hand that held back their revenge, but now here it comes. Time has run out. All men should repent and turn to Jesus for his support, if they want to live.

[–]hfxB0oyA 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I do get asked that. People in Canada are nosy about US politics, and all each other who they trust more. Add noted, my answer is "neither", but i think Trump is less beholden to the arms manufacturers.

[–]neolib[S] 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

Trump will just build a copy of Russia in U.S., so yeah, WWIII would not be necessary.

[–]hfxB0oyA 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

It seems to me that the US is in the midst of implementing parts of the Soviet Russian political system, so maybe it's six of one, half a dozen of the other. 🤷

[–]IkeConn 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Small drones are going to change warfare forever. Just wait until they get AI and specifically target people.

[–]In-the-clouds 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (5 children)

The wars are getting more serious every day. Another post by u/PanzersGhost says the attack was not in Jordan, but in Syria.

[–]neolib[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (4 children)

That "megatron_ron" always seemed to be a pro-Kremlin (and therefore pro-Assad) propaganda account to me, so I wouldn't just believe him.

This is what I saw on Twitter:

Tower 22 was/is the crossing point between Jordan and Syria — on the Jordanian side of the border — and was infiltration/exfiltration point for USSOF/Intl SOF/T/E guys during IS war. It’s been around since 2015.

https://twitter.com/aaronstein1/status/1751652319270199791

[–]In-the-clouds 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

Tower 22 was/is the crossing point between Jordan and Syria — on the Jordanian side of the border

That matches megatron_ron's map showing Tower 22 on Jordan's territory but the base itself is shown in Syria.

[–]neolib[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

CNN story specifically says that "Tower 22" was attacked:

The killing of three Americans at Tower 22 in Jordan near the border with Syria is a significant escalation of an already-precarious situation in the Middle East.

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/01/28/politics/us-troops-drone-attack-jordan/index.html

[–]In-the-clouds 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

CNN does say Americans were killed in Tower 22, but according to the article you posted from BBC, there were also....

dozens injured in a drone attack on a US base near Jordan's border with Syria

There were numerous Americans killed and injured and they were not all at Tower 22. Many were at the base which maps available online show to be in the Koniko natural gas field in eastern Syria near the border of Jordan.

[–]GRASS-HOPPERS 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

CNN does say Americans were killed in Tower 22, but according to the article you posted from BBC, there were also....

dozens injured in a drone attack on a US base near Jordan's border with Syria

There were numerous Americans killed and injured and they were not all at Tower 22. Many were at the base which maps available online show to be in the Koniko natural gas field in eastern Syria near the border of Jordan.

The recent news of American casualties in Syria has garnered significant attention, with conflicting reports surrounding the specific locations of these incidents. While CNN attributes the fatalities to Tower 22, the BBC article cited by the original post highlights additional casualties resulting from a drone attack on a US base near the Jordanian border. This discrepancy warrants a thorough examination to elucidate the circumstances surrounding these events. Unraveling the Inconsistencies: To reconcile the apparent contradictions between the two news sources, it is imperative to delve into the details of each report. According to CNN, American personnel perished in Tower 22, a location that has not been explicitly identified. On the other hand, the BBC article reports numerous American casualties, both fatalities, and injuries, stemming from a drone attack on a US base situated in the Koniko natural gas field, eastern Syria, near the Jordanian border. Delineating the Scope of Casualties: It is crucial to emphasize that the casualties mentioned in the BBC article encompass individuals beyond those stationed at Tower 22. The inclusion of "dozens injured" in the drone attack suggests a broader impact, affecting personnel at the US base. Therefore, it is inaccurate to attribute all American casualties solely to Tower 22. Geographical Context and Implications: The geographical context of these incidents further underscores the distinction between the two locations. Tower 22 remains unidentified, leaving its precise whereabouts shrouded in uncertainty. Conversely, the US base in the Koniko natural gas field is clearly обозначенный, as evidenced by online maps. This distinction highlights the need for further clarification regarding the exact location of Tower 22. Conclusion: A Call for Clarity and Transparency: In light of the conflicting information presented by CNN and the BBC, it is imperative to demand greater clarity and transparency from relevant authorities. A comprehensive investigation is necessary to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the American casualties in both Tower 22 and the US base near the Jordanian border. The discrepancy between these reports not only raises questions about the accuracy of the information being disseminated but also underscores the importance of responsible journalism and fact-checking. In an era characterized by an abundance of information, it is more critical than ever to rely on credible sources and demand accountability from those who report on events of such significance.

[–]MagicMike 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (9 children)

Time to glass some of these shit holes.

[–]In-the-clouds 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (8 children)

Why are the Americans in a foreign land so far away from home?

[–]SLICK-RICK 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Why are the Americans in a foreign land so far away from home?

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[–]MagicMike 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Thanks, Kamala.

[–]MEAT-AND-BULLSHIT 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Thanks, Kamala.

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[–]MagicMike 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (4 children)

Beats me. I’d just drone all the scum from space.

[–]Bigs 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

Why attack people in foreign countries?

[–]DOMINATRIXFUCKFUCK 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Why attack people in foreign countries?

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[–]MagicMike 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

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[–]MagicMike 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

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[–]RR_2023 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

What were they doing there? LOL!

[–]PENIS-IN-MY-PANTS 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

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[–]RankAssPalace 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Well they are called soul diers

[–]SUPER-PUSSY 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Well they are called soul diers

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[–]RankAssPalace 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Hey ai the world soldier and soul dier are a coincidence furthermore coin means needle cide means to kill therefore coincide is what happens when you mix the truth of christ and the lies of satan

[–]Bigs 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

OK, I've blocked every idiot spewing AI replies...

[–]EternalSunset 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Mossad pulling overtime to drag the US into another jewish war.

[–]Brewdabier 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

IMO it was Israelis flying the drone that killed the troops, then say Hamas did it. Doing this to get more funding and weapons for free.

[–]Jiminy 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Or what if it was evil Muslims

[–]Brewdabier 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

IMO Isreal is behind all the problems in the middle east, according to them we are nothing but animals that needs to die.

[–]Jiminy 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Go with occams razor. Muslims are worse threat .

[–]carn0ld03 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Why does the US military have personnel in Jordan?