US Defence Secretary vows to intensify operations after American troops killed in Jordan

America’s Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has sent a defiant message to Iran following the deaths of two US service members in Jordan, declaring that their loss will only strengthen American resolve. Hegseth made the statement on Saturday in response to news of the troops’ deaths in what officials are investigating as a potential attack linked to Iranian-backed forces. The declaration signals that the United States intends to maintain its military posture in the region despite the casualties. The two soldiers were killed in Jordan, where the US maintains a significant military presence as part of counter-terrorism operations against ISIS and other militant groups. Their deaths mark a significant escalation in tensions and represent some of the most serious casualties among American forces in the Middle East in recent months. The incident underscores the ongoing security challenges facing US military personnel deployed across the region, where they work alongside local forces to combat extremist organisations. Hegseth’s comments suggest the Biden administration will not be deterred by the attack and may look to strengthen its military response in the coming weeks.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.