Investigation Finds Drone Misidentification In Jordan Attack That Killed 3 US Troops: Report
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Benzinga
Benzinga
An initial investigation into a drone strike in northeastern Jordan on Sunday, which resulted in the deaths of three U.S. troops and injuries to dozens of others, points to a misidentification error. The incident occurred near the Syrian border at a military installation known as Tower 22, the Associated Press reports. According to a report cited by anonymous officials, the strike involved the misidentification of an enemy drone as a friendly U.S. drone, leading to a failure in a defensive response. President Joe Biden has attributed the attack to Iran-backed militia groups, marking a signific…