January 28, 2024

STATEMENT: Gallego on the Deaths and Injuries of U.S Service Members in Jordan

PHOENIXRep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03), ranking member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations, released the following statement on the deaths of three U.S. service members and injuries to dozens more from an attack by Iranian-backed militants in Jordan.

Statement from Rep. Ruben Gallego:

“I am grieving for the families of the three service members killed in Jordan. The attack carried out by Iranian-backed militants is a heinous escalation, and it must not go unpunished. We cannot stand idle to terrorism. I am committed to providing the administration the needed resources to protect our troops in the region and hold Iran accountable.”