What is Tower 22, the site where American troops were attacked in Jordan?

2024-01-29 09:20:00, Kosova & Bota CNA

Three US soldiers were killed and dozens injured after a drone struck a military post in Jordan known as Tower 22.

The American president, Joe Biden, blamed militant groups supported by Iran for this attack. Iranian officials described the US claims as "baseless", denying involvement in this attack.

In this article you can learn what is known about this military base.

location

Tower 22 is located in an important strategic location in Jordan. This tower is located at the most northeastern end of Jordan, on the border of this country with Syria and Iraq.

Attack on the American base in Jordan/ 3 soldiers were killed, over 30 others were injured
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Purpose

There is little public information about this base. But it includes logistical support and 350 US Army and Air Force troops are stationed there.

Tower 22 is close to the Al Tanf garrison, located along the border with Syria. A small number of American troops are stationed there. Tanfi has been key in the fight against the militant group, Islamic State, and has taken on a role as part of a US strategy to contain Iran's military buildup in eastern Syria.

Tower 22 is located so close to US troops in Tanf that it could help support them, while also repelling Iranian-backed militants in the area and allowing US troops to fight the remaining militants. IS in the region.

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US troops in Jordan

Jordan's army is one of the armies that receives the most military funding that Washington gives to foreign armies.

The Kingdom of Jordan has hundreds of US trainers and is one of the few regional allies that conducts extensive military exercises with US troops throughout the year.

Since the start of the conflict in Syria in 2011, Washington has spent hundreds of millions of dollars to help Amman build a surveillance system known as the Border Security Program. This program aims to curb the infiltration of militants from Syria and Iraq.

Many unknowns

It is unclear what types of weapons are kept at this base, what air defense systems are used and what went wrong during the attack on American troops./ DW