A newer BBC article...
US drone attack: Three US troops killed in drone strike on US base in Middle East
A Jordanian government spokesman, Muhannad Moubaideen, however, told state TV that the attack targeted al-Tanf base in Syria.
A newer BBC article...
US drone attack: Three US troops killed in drone strike on US base in Middle East
A Jordanian government spokesman, Muhannad Moubaideen, however, told state TV that the attack targeted al-Tanf base in Syria.
Do they have a mandate to be in Jordan?
I guess , Jordan is pretty pro west security wise..
Yes, Jordan invited them and the Jordanian monarchist regime collaborates openly with Americans and Zionists, this is well known. Whereas in Syria, Assad is not a western puppet and does not legally allow American occupiers - they are there illegally. It's a difference in legality. The current Jordanian regime is pro-America, the current Syrian one is not.