Briefing Room: Attack in Jordan Leads to Airstrikes in Syria, And More.
Simon Whistler · October 30, 2026 · 17 min video · Middle East
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What this episode covers
A drone strike killed three US soldiers at a base in Jordan. Washington has responded with airstrikes in Syria — and the escalation may not stop there.
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