What do we know about the attack on the American Base "Tower 22" in Jordan
The attack on the American "Tower 22" base in Jordan early Sunday morning has led to the highest number of American casualties since the Gaza war.
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On Sunday, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported a major drone attack on a military base in Jordan near the Syrian border. The attack has led to three fatalities and 34 injuries among American soldiers.
This marks the highest number of casualties acknowledged by the United States since the Gaza war. The incident occurred at a strategic location in the northeast of Jordan, near the borders of Syria and Iraq. Notably, the site is also in close proximity to the significant "Al-Tanf" base in Syria.
Limited details are available regarding the "Tower 22" base, apart from its proximity to the prominent al-Tanf base—the largest American base in Syria—where a small contingent of American military forces is stationed. Additionally, specifics regarding the types of weaponry and air defense systems deployed at the "Tower 22" base remain undisclosed.
According to satellite imagery, the "Tower 22" base is situated in Jordan, in close proximity to the "Al-Rukban" camp for Syrian refugees.
As reported by CNN, the presence of US forces at the "Tower 22" base is primarily for the purpose of providing "advice and assistance." The reason why the defense systems were not activated during the attack remains unclear. The observed failure of the air defense during this incident has garnered significant attention within American circles. In response, the Washington Post has highlighted that the Pentagon is actively investigating the factors contributing to the air defense malfunction at the "Tower 22" base against the drone attack. According to the newspaper, citing the US Ministry of Defense, the attacking drone specifically targeted the living quarters of American troops within the base.
According to Reuters news agency, limited information is available regarding the "Tower 22" base. However, according to CENTCOM's statement, the base serves a logistical support function for the American military in Syria, with a particular focus on the Al-Tanf base. The statement indicates that the "Tower 22" base houses approximately 350 US Army and Air Force personnel.
The news agency reported that the "Tower 22" base plays a pivotal role in the US strategy aimed at diminishing Iran's military influence in eastern Syria.
The Associated Press has disclosed that approximately 3,000 American troops are currently stationed in Jordan. Additionally, the New York Times has reported that around 2,000 American troops are deployed at the Al-Azraq Air Base in Jordan.
The "Islamic Resistance of Iraq" group claims to have targeted four bases—Al-Shadadi, Al-Rukban, and Al-Tanf, which are under U.S. control, along with an Israeli army headquarters in the occupied Palestinian territories.
In the meantime, it is noteworthy that the Jordanian army stands as one of the primary beneficiaries of substantial foreign military financial aid from Washington. Additionally, the country hosts hundreds of American military advisers. Jordan holds a unique position as one of the few regional allies of the United States engaging in extensive joint exercises with American forces throughout the year.
Since the onset of the Syrian conflict in 2011, Washington has allocated hundreds of millions of dollars to assist Amman in implementing a robust surveillance system referred to as the Border Security Program. The primary aim of this initiative is to thwart the infiltration of militants from Syria and Iraq into Jordan.
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