The deaths of three US soldiers in a drone attack by Iran-backed militants risk further inflaming the on-going crisis in the Middle East, experts have warned.
A former CIA director called the weekend strike on the US base a 'dangerous escalation' in tensions that have already engulfed the region following Hamas's October 7 terror attack on southern Israel, and Israel's subsequent assault on Gaza.
After he warned that the US 'shall respond' to the strike, analysts say US president Joe Biden must be calculated in his retaliation and strike a balance between pleasing those at home who want to see a show of force, and averting a wider conflict.
If the White House is not strong enough in its response, experts say Iran's proxies will remain undeterred and continue to carry out attacks. Too strong, and Biden risks plunging the Middle East into a deeper conflict.
Further escalation, one expert warns, 'would bring the Middle East to the precipice of a regional war', while another said they expect a 'expect a serious escalation around the corner.'
Drone strike death of US soldiers in Jordan takes us a step closer to WW3, Trump warns
- by: Chris Jewers
- 01.29.24
- Source:
Mail Online
- 01/29/2024
U.S. Army Soldiers, Marines and Jordan Armed Forces participate in Area Support Group – Jordan’s base defense and mass casualty exercise by Sgt. 1st Class Brian A. Barbour is licensed under ASG Jordan Army National Guard photo by Sgt
U.S. Army Soldiers, Marines and Jordan Armed Forces participate in Area Support Group – Jordan’s base defense and mass casualty exercise by Sgt. 1st Class Brian A. Barbour is licensed under ASG Jordan Army National Guard photo by Sgt
