The suspected drone fired at least 6 missiles , an official says . Monday 's attack is the 21st suspected drone strike in Pakistan this year . A U.S. military spokesman said the strike was carried out in response to a "specific threat against our forces and partners" from al Qaeda militants who were operating near Bagram. This is thought to be the third such fatal drone strike in Pakistan 's tribal region in 3 days . The U.S. government has defended such attacks as guided by the laws of war .
The suspected drone fired at least 6 missiles , an official says . A U.S. military spokesman said the strike was carried out in response to a "specific threat against our forces and partners" from al Qaeda militants who were operating near Bagram. This is thought to be the third such fatal drone strike in Pakistan 's tribal region in 3 days . The U.S. government has defended such attacks as guided by the laws of war .