LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Saturday evening, three US service members had been killed and not less than two dozen injured after a drone strike in Jordan, close to the Syrian border the place they had been stationed.
Many lawmakers across the nation have taken to social media to precise their emotions, together with leaders from the Natural State.
Senator Tom Cotton took to X, the platform previously generally known as Twitter, and prolonged condolences to the households of these misplaced.
“On behalf of Arkansans, I prolong my deepest condolences to the households of our courageous fallen warriors,” Cotton mentioned. “May God consolation them as He welcomes their family members into His embrace. And could God shortly and utterly heal their wounded comrades.”
Fellow Arkansas Senator John Boozman additionally launched an announcement on X expressing his help for the fallen.
“Our prayers are with the households of those fallen heroes and their injured comrades whose sacrifice is the epitome of braveness, obligation & devotion,” Boozman said. “We should guarantee this cowardly act doesn’t go unanswered and all who take a look at America’s resolve face an unmistakable, overwhelming response.
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders additionally expressed sentiments on the platform that she is praying for the households of these misplaced, whereas additionally taking President Biden to activity.
“Praying for the households of the misplaced heroes. Our adversaries proceed to use Biden’s weak point. We should have a President who will restore American power,” Sanders said.
Representative French Hill known as for a response from the President within the wake of the assault.
“#Iranian aligned militia teams are liable for the deaths of three courageous American troopers. There should be a robust and actual response – it is the one approach we will set up deterrence,” Hill said. “Continued weak point by President Biden solely additional endangers our troops. My prayers are with the households of the fallen service members.
Iranian-backed teams have attacked the US greater than 150 occasions in Iraq and Syria since Oct. 17, following the breakout of the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza, in response to the Pentagon.