Bodies of three U.S. soldiers killed in Jordan will arrive in the United States on Friday.
President Joe Biden personally called the families of the three victims to ask for their agreement on his visit. Biden has a reputation for showing deep empathy when meeting bereaved families. The Democratic president, who repeats that he does not want regional escalation or open conflict with Iran, is under pressure to respond firmly to Tehran, the Iranian capital. attack in Jordan attributed to pro-Iran fighters.