Lebanon denounces attack on US forces on Jordan-Syria border
Lebanon strongly condemned a drone attack near the Jordanian-Syrian border that targeted US forces, resulting in three deaths and 28 injuries. The Foreign Ministry labeled the incident a violation of Jordan's security and sovereignty, attributing it to heightened tensions from ongoing Israeli aggression against Gaza.
- Middle East
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 09:20 | 30 January 2024
- Modified Date: 09:22 | 30 January 2024
Lebanon condemned on Tuesday a drone attack targeting US forces near the Jordanian-Syrian border, which killed three service members and injured 28 others.
''The attack is a violation of Jordan's security and sovereignty and a serious escalation of tensions in the region due to the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip,'' the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
The statement urged all parties ''to boost security and stability efforts in the region, halt escalation, and implement a cease-fire in Gaza and other occupied Palestinian territories as a prelude to a political solution.''
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