Most families of six US soldiers killed in Iran attack to skip White House event

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Why are most families of slain US soldiers not attending the White House reception?

Most families of the six U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike on March 1 will not attend a White House reception for Gold Star families. Only one family member has confirmed plans to attend. Survivors have raised questions about the lack of air protection at the strike site, and families have not yet been briefed on the investigation's outcome.

What questions have survivors raised about the attack?

Troops who survived the Iranian drone strike on March 1 have raised questions about why they were stationed at a site that did not have sufficient air protection. They viewed the location as a likely target. Some wounded soldiers also told the AP that the military medical system failed them in the weeks following the attack.

Has the Pentagon briefed the families on its investigation?

No, the Army stated it had not yet briefed the families of those killed on the outcome of its investigation into the attack, which was completed in June. The Army indicated it is still redacting sensitive information before releasing the findings. The Pentagon declined to comment on the matter.