Breaking News: Mix-up preceded drone strike that killed U.S. soldiers, officials say

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS A U.S. drone was returning to a base in Jordan as another attacked, confusing defenses before a strike killed 3 U.S. soldiers, officials said. Monday, January 29, 2024 1:24 PM ET The return of the American drone to the base prompted some confusion over whether the incoming drone was friendly or not, and air defenses were not immediately activated, officials said. Read more   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving Breaking News Alerts, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from the Times, manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise California Notice The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018