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Tower 22, operated by US troops near Jordan's border with Iraq and Syria, where the fatal drone attack took place. Photo Planet Labs / AFP
Tower 22, operated by US troops near Jordan's border with Iraq and Syria, where the fatal drone attack took place. Photo Planet Labs / AFP
What is Tower 22? Drone strike on military base in Jordan highlights US vulnerability
Washington's isolated bases in Syria and Jordan offer tempting target for Iran-backed groups