LONDON: The Royal Jordanian Air Force participated in striking targets of the Daesh terrorist group at multiple locations inside Syria, alongside the US and other partners.
The large-scale strikes occurred around 12:30 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday, according to US Central Command, and were retaliation for last month’s ambush that killed two US soldiers and one American civilian interpreter in Syria.
“Our message remains strong: If you harm our warfighters, we will find you and kill you anywhere in the world, no matter how hard you try to evade justice,” US Central Command said in a statement Saturday.
The army said on Sunday that Jordan’s involvement demonstrates a long-standing commitment to combating terrorism, ensuring national security, and promoting regional stability.
It was part of coordinated regional and international counterterrorism efforts, which included Syria, aimed at disrupting militant capabilities and preventing terrorist groups from re-establishing operational footholds to threaten neighboring countries and regional security, the Jordan News Agency reported.
