The US confused the drone that killed three of its soldiers in Jordan with its own. Washington argues that this identification error allowed the attack, considered “an escalation” in the conflict.

The White House promises a response, but experts warn about the consequences. Since the war between Israel and Hamas began on October 7, US forces have been the target of more than 150 attacks, for which Washington blames pro-Iran groups, in more and more parts of the Mideast. The United States “will have to respond forcefully to this attack,” former Undersecretary of Defense William Wechler says.