Mazloum Abdi condemns attack on U.S. base in Jordan

QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – Commander in Chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Mazloum Abdi condemned on Monday the attack on the American base in Jordan that left casualties.

In a tweet on his official X Platform, Abdi offered his condolences to the families of the American soldiers who were killed in the attack and. 

“We condemn the attack that targeted an American base in Jordan,” Abdi said. “Offer our sincere condolences to the families of the American soldiers who lost their lives, and wish a speedy recovery to the wounded.”

The SDF commander in Chief reaffirmed his forces’ partnership with the Global Coalition in fighting terrorism and securing the safety of the region.

“We deeply value and reaffirm our partnership in fighting against terrorism,” he added. “And strongly reject any attempt to destabilize or spread conflict in the region as we focus on securing safe areas.”

On Sunday, three American soldiers were killed and about 35 others were injured in a drone attack on a U.S. base in northeastern Jordan. Although Iran denied the attack, the so-called Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a coalition of Iran-backed militias, claimed its responsibility for the attack. 

By Jwan Shekaki