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Queens sergeant now believed to be third U.S. service member killed in Jordan base attack
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Queens sergeant now believed to be third U.S. service member killed in Jordan base attack

A 28-year-old Army sergeant from Ozone Park, Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, is now believed to be the third U.S. service member killed in the July 17 attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. Two other service members, 1st Lt. Tyler Feehan and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, were previously confirmed dead. Rampersad, who enlisted in 2019, served with the 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, part of the 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade under the 10th Army Air & Missile Defense Command in Germany. New York officials mourn her loss; neighbors described her as a church-going, family-oriented person who served her country.

"Biden's Decision: US Response to Jordan Attack and Fallen Soldiers"
international-relations2 years ago

"Biden's Decision: US Response to Jordan Attack and Fallen Soldiers"

President Joe Biden has stated that he has decided on a response to the drone strike that killed three American troops in Jordan, without providing further details. The attack, claimed by an Iran-backed militia group, has prompted discussions of potential US retaliatory actions, including a "tiered approach" to degrade the capabilities of the groups responsible. The president has various options, such as targeting Iran-allied bases and commanders, to protect US troops and facilities in the region. The strike, which occurred at a US military base in Jordan, resulted in the deaths of three soldiers and injuries to over 40 others, with tensions escalating as Iran denies involvement and the Iraqi government calls for an end to the cycle of violence in the Middle East.

"Biden's Response to Jordan Attack and 2024 Election Updates"
international-relations2 years ago

"Biden's Response to Jordan Attack and 2024 Election Updates"

President Biden has stated that he holds Iran responsible for the recent attack in Jordan that killed three U.S. troops, and he has made a decision on how to respond. The attack, which he attributed to Iran-backed militant groups, prompted vows of retaliation from both Biden and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. However, specifics of the response were not revealed, and analysis is ongoing to confirm the responsible militant group. Republican senators and former President Trump have criticized Biden's handling of the situation, with some calling for a military strike on Iran.