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A newer BBC article...

US drone attack: Three US troops killed in drone strike on US base in Middle East

A Jordanian government spokesman, Muhannad Moubaideen, however, told state TV that the attack targeted al-Tanf base in Syria.

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[-] ClimateChangeAnxiety@hexbear.net 9 points 2 years ago

Do they have a mandate to be in Jordan?

[-] ThomasMuentzner@hexbear.net 13 points 2 years ago

I guess , Jordan is pretty pro west security wise..

[-] zed_proclaimer@hexbear.net 6 points 2 years ago

Yes, Jordan invited them and the Jordanian monarchist regime collaborates openly with Americans and Zionists, this is well known. Whereas in Syria, Assad is not a western puppet and does not legally allow American occupiers - they are there illegally. It's a difference in legality. The current Jordanian regime is pro-America, the current Syrian one is not.

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