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United States Central Command released a statement Sunday saying three American service members were killed and dozens injured from an unmanned aerial drone attack on a base in Jordan near the Syrian border. The initial statement stated 25 others sustained injuries‚ but the count rose to over 30 throughout the day. Review the press release from United States Central Command: #BREAKING: United States Central Command has released a statement declaring that 3 U.S. service members have been killed and that 25 others were injured in an attack on a base near the Syrian border pic.twitter.com/sI09YlDMvQ — R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) January 28‚ 2024 Joe Biden blamed the attack on “radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq.” CBS News reports: Mr. Biden said the attack happened at a base in northeast Jordan‚ a U.S. ally‚ close to the border with Syria. A U.S. official said the attack occurred at an outpost known as Tower 22. U.S. Central Command‚ which oversees forces in the Middle East‚ initially put the number of injured at 25‚ but two U.S. officials soon said that figure had risen to more than 30. Eight of the wounded service members had to be evacuated — some were in critical condition but all were stable‚ a defense official told CBS News. CENTCOM said the identities of those killed would be withheld for 24 hours after their families had been notified. Mr. Biden called the attack “despicable and wholly unjust‚” vowing that the U.S. “will hold all those responsible to account at a time and in a manner our choosing.” The White House said the president was briefed on the attack Sunday morning and met with top aides‚ including Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken‚ again in the afternoon. Read Joe Biden’s full statement: BIDEN: 3 US troops killed‚ 'many' wounded in drone attack in Jordan by 'Iran-backed' militant groups pic.twitter.com/v1slvpEOKD — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) January 28‚ 2024 According to Reuters‚ a spokesperson for Jordan’s government initially said the attack was not on Jordanian soil. BREAKING: An attack that killed three American servicemen was not on Jordanian soil but in Syria‚ a spokesperson for Jordan's government said on Sunday. – Reuters https://t.co/7IPrkED1LR — Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) January 28‚ 2024 Jordanian government states‚ "The attack on American forces near the Syrian border did not take place within Jordan." This implies that the targeted incident occurred at an unauthorized US base in Syria‚ located right on the border with Jordan.#USA #Jordan #Iran #Syria https://t.co/01VKB0nz8k pic.twitter.com/xVUcDV9JaT — BigBreakingWire (@BigBreakingWire) January 28‚ 2024 Due to conflicting reports‚ it’s unclear which side of the Jordan-Syria border the attack took place. Per Reuters: In the first official statement on the attack‚ staunch U.S. ally Jordan said it was working with Washington to fight terrorism. Earlier‚ a government spokesperson had said the attack was on a U.S. base in Syria adjacent to the border but not on Jordanian soil. A senior Jordanian security source told Reuters that Jordan had recently appealed for more advanced U.S. defence hardware and support because of worries Iran and its proxies could become embroiled more deeply in any wider Middle East conflagration. Jordan has recently alerted Washington to the urgent need to bolster its defences against Iranian-backed militias building up their strength on Jordan’s borders with Iraq and Syria‚ the official said. There has been growing concern within the Jordanian military and security establishment that Iranian militias who now hold sway in southern Syria were exploiting the Gaza war to achieve a security breakthrough. From Al Jazeera: Jordan condemned on Sunday the “terrorist attack” on a military advance post just inside its border with Syria and said it was cooperating with Washington to secure its frontier. In the first official statement on the attack‚ US ally Jordan said it was working with Washington to fight terrorism. Earlier‚ Jordanian state television quoted Muhannad Mubaidin‚ a spokesperson for Jordan’s government‚ as saying the attack happened outside of the kingdom across the border in Syria. The deaths are the first fatalities of US troops in the Middle East since Israel’s war on Gaza began on October 7. Three American Troops Killed in Drone Attack in JordanBiden is blaming 'Iran-backed militants‚' referring to Iraqi Shia militias‚ and might directly attack Iran in responseby Dave DeCamp@DecampDave #Jordan #Iraq #Syria #Iran #Gaza #drones https://t.co/iJxvgxFa5E pic.twitter.com/3YZgBbPxV7 — Antiwar.com (@Antiwarcom) January 28‚ 2024 U.S. bases in Iraq and Syria have faced over 100 attacks since the Israel-Gaza conflict escalated in October. According to Antiwar.com‚ Jordan appeared to later confirm the attack occurred on its side of the border. Antiwar.com wrote: According to CNN‚ one-way attack drones hit Tower 22‚ a small US outpost in Jordan near the Syrian border. Over 30 troops were also wounded in the attack. Since mid-October‚ US bases in Iraq and Syria have come under attack over 150 times in response to US support for the Israeli slaughter in Gaza. The overnight drone attack in Jordan appears to be the first time Tower 22 was targeted. President Biden released a statement blaming the attack on “Iran-backed militant groups‚” referring to Shia militias that operate in Iraq and Syria. A spokesman for the Jordanian government initially said the attack happened in Syria‚ not in Jordanian territory. But later‚ Jordan appeared to confirm it happened on its side of the border. “Jordan condemned the terrorist attack that targeted an outpost on the border with Syria‚ killing three US soldiers and injuring two others from the US forces that are cooperating with Jordan in countering terrorism and securing the border‚” Jordan News Agency reported.

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he’s open to seeking the Libertarian Party nomination to secure ballot access in all 50 states. RFK Jr. indicates he’s open to running as Libertarian in 2024‚ talks are ongoing The Libertarian Party has been on the ballot in all 50 states in five different presidential elections‚ including 2016 and 2020. Read more https://t.co/FSl8PAsc8W — Real America's Voice (RAV) (@RealAmVoice) January 28‚ 2024 “That’s something that we’re looking at‚” RFK Jr. replied when asked if he would seek the Libertarian Party nomination. “We have a really good relationship with the Libertarian Party. I’m going to be speaking at the California Libertarian Party convention‚” he continued. “We’re talking about me speaking in New York‚” he added. “We are talking to the Libertarian Party‚ and I feel very comfortable with most of the values of the Libertarian Party‚” he said. WATCH: RFK Jr. on CNN: My campaign is “looking at” seeking the Libertarian Party nomination to get ballot access in all 50 states “We have a really good relationship with the Libertarian Party. I’m going to be speaking at the California LP Convention… and we’re talking about me… pic.twitter.com/uzJd9dbMRL — Holden Culotta (@Holden_Culotta) January 27‚ 2024 Just the News reports: He added that his campaign had filed paperwork to create their own party in six states “to bolster ballot access with a smaller amount of signatures‚” according to the outlet. Kennedy confirmed that he has had conversations and that he agrees with “most” of what the party stands for. “Yeah‚ well‚ we are talking to the Libertarian Party‚ and I feel very comfortable with‚ with most of the values of the Libertarian Party‚” Kennedy said. “We have good relationships. I’m talking regularly to libertarian groups. So we’ll continue to do those talks.” The Libertarian Party has been on the ballot in all 50 states in five different presidential elections‚ including 2016 and 2020. Several notable Libertarian figures oppose Robert F. Kennedy Jr. being the party’s presidential nomination. “RFK has been a welcome voice on many issues. He’s also not a Libertarian‚ and his take on Israel and Palestine has been about as bad as it gets. If he seeks our nomination‚ I’ll see to it that he loses‚” Spike Cohen commented. RFK has been a welcome voice on many issues. He's also not a Libertarian‚ and his take on Israel and Palestine has been about as bad as it gets. If he seeks our nomination‚ I'll see to it that he loses. https://t.co/RleWmWa37w — Spike Cohen (@RealSpikeCohen) January 28‚ 2024 “I have admired many aspects of RFK’s campaign. His opposition to Covid tyranny‚ vax mandates‚ the Ukraine war and the deep state have been nothing short of heroic. However‚ his support for the war in Gaza is disqualifying. We are THE antiwar‚ non-interventionist party and that’s non negotiable. Period. He will not be our nominee and I will do everything in my power to see to that‚” Dave Smith said. I have admired many aspects of RFK’s campaign. His opposition to Covid tyranny‚ vax mandates‚ the Ukraine war and the deep state have been nothing short of heroic. However‚ his support for the war in Gaza is disqualifying. We are THE antiwar‚ non-interventionist party and… https://t.co/znFhur1kZB — Dave Smith (@ComicDaveSmith) January 27‚ 2024 “This is the first I’ve heard of it and I’m pretty tied in with the party. If his entire goal is just to use the LP to get ballot access then he can kick rocks Aside from his covid/FBI takes I see no way in which he’s a libertarian‚” Clint Russell said. This is the first I've heard of it and I'm pretty tied in with the party. If his entire goal is just to use the LP to get ballot access then he can kick rocks Aside from his covid/FBI takes I see no way in which he's a libertarian https://t.co/kWsE3QY8pQ — Clint Russell (@LibertyLockPod) January 28‚ 2024 “The Libertarian party should not platform RFK. He is not a Libertarian. While the system is rigged against third parties independents and anyone not chosen by the private companies RNC and DNC. This does not mean we should abandon our principles‚” Lars Mapstead commented. The Libertarian party should not platform RFK. He is not a Libertarian. While the system is rigged against third parties independents and anyone not chosen by the private companies RNC and DNC. This does not mean we should abandon our principles. https://t.co/NkDOqlkOCU — Lars Mapstead for President (@LibertarianLars) January 28‚ 2024 “RFK JR. isn’t nearly liberty-minded enough to be the Libertarian nominee for President. Stick to your Independent campaign‚” Christopher Skelly said. RFK JR. isn’t nearly liberty-minded enough to be the Libertarian nominee for President. Stick to your Independent campaign. https://t.co/XBbuq1uSKU — Christopher Skelly (@Skelly4Liberty) January 27‚ 2024 “RFK Jr. is NOT a libertarian. He’s simply an anti gun democrat that approached the govt over reach during Covid right‚ looking to rebrand‚” Maj Toure commented. Two things: 1. RFK Jr. is NOT a libertarian. He’s simply an anti gun democrat that approached the govt over reach during Covid right‚ looking to rebrand. 2. Season 7 of Rick &; Morty is available and addresses the “Evil Morty” and “Rick Prime” unanswered questions. I’m not… — MajToure999 (@MajToure999) January 28‚ 2024 From The Hill: As he continues his independent White House bid‚ Kennedy recently elicited some concerns from Democrats who think he might tilt the election to former President Trump‚ GOP’s likely nominee‚ if he maintains his solid polling numbers in swing states like Georgia and Arizona‚ battlegrounds that are hard to win for all candidates. Kennedy qualified to appear on the ballot in New Hampshire‚ the second state besides Utah‚ where he would be an independent candidate come general election time.

An American Airlines flight that experienced a ‘hard landing’ at Kahului Airport in Maui‚ Hawaii‚ hospitalized six people with minor injuries. According to NBC News‚ the American Airlines Airbus A320 made the rough landing at approximately 2 p.m. local time. Five flight attendants and one passenger went to the hospital. 6 Hospitalized After American Airlines Flight's 'Hard Landing' on Maui https://t.co/rebosMuwQb — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) January 28‚ 2024 Per NBC News: Flight 271 from Los Angeles International Airport “experienced an issue upon landing‚” the airline said. “The aircraft taxied to the gate under its own power and customers deplaned normally.” The weather in Maui at the time was partly cloudy and windy with a temperature of roughly 80 degrees‚ according to National Weather Service data. The aircraft carried 167 customers and seven crew members‚ American said. It was taken out of service and undergoing inspection‚ it said. “The safety of our customers and team members is our top priority‚” the airline said. The FAA said it was investigating the cause of incident. 6 injured after American Airlines flight makes ‘hard landing’ in Hawaii https://t.co/As2D30kPJB pic.twitter.com/6aEp0FgEI3 — New York Post (@nypost) January 28‚ 2024 From the New York Post: Data from the flight-tracking website FlightAware shows that American Airlines flight 271 was initially scheduled to arrive at Maui Airport at 12:47 p.m. but was delayed for nearly 79 minutes as it taxied at LAX before taking off. The incident in Hawaii comes over a week after an American Airlines plane slid off the runway upon landing at New York’s Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport. FAA and American Airlines officials said the Embraer E145‚ carrying 53 passengers‚ had just landed and was being taxied to the terminal around 4 p.m. when it slipped. An American spokesperson said the scary incident was caused by “snowy airfield conditions” brought on by light snowstorms across the area. The ‘hard landing’ incident is the latest concerning event in the airline industry. A New York-bound Virgin Atlantic flight was canceled moments before takeoff after a concerned passenger reported several missing screws from the airplane’s wing. Transatlantic Flight Canceled After Passenger Reports ‘Missing Screws’ From Plane’s Wing A Delta Boeing 757 lost a nose wheel as it prepared to take off from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Boeing 757 Operated By Delta Air Lines Loses Nose Wheel On Runway In addition‚ a Boeing 737-9 MAX‚ operated by Alaska Airlines‚ made an emergency landing at Portland International Airport after a section of the aircraft blew out in mid-air. Alaska Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Section Of Plane Blows Out Mid-Air

Beirut‚ Lebanon — A local leader and seven other members of a jihadi militia in southern Syria affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) group were killed Sunday in Daraa province‚ a war monitor said. The cradle of the 2011 uprising against President Bashar al-Assad that was followed by years of war‚ Daraa province remains unstable despite the return of government forces in 2018 following a reconciliation agreement with rebels. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights‚ a Britain-based monitor‚ said "a senior leader" was among the eight killed "in violent clashes between local factions" and the IS-affiliated group. Syria's official news agency SANA reported that "eight terrorists from Daesh were eliminated in the town of Nawa‚" using the Arabic acronym for IS. The report said the deaths included "the so-called leader of Hauran‚" which spans over parts of southern Syria and northern Jordan. The Observatory‚ which relies on a vast network of sources in Syria‚ said the leader was in charge of "strengthening the links between the cells" of the jihadi group in the south of the country. Former rebels in Daraa province who accepted the 2018 deal sponsored by Russia‚ Damascus' main ally‚ were able to keep their light weapons. Attacks‚ some claimed by IS‚ regularly occur there‚ as well as armed clashes and assassinations of government supporters‚ former opposition figures and civilians working for the government. In late 2022 IS confirmed the death of its former leader‚ killed in Daraa during clashes with local fighters.

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