US military says two service members killed in Iranian strike in Jordan
Two US service members were killed and one remains missing following Iranian missile and drone attacks on US forces in Jordan on July 17. The incident marks the first confirmed US casualties from renewed Iranian strikes after a temporary ceasefire agreement collapsed.
US Central Command confirmed that Iranian ballistic missiles and drone strikes on Friday resulted in two service member deaths and one missing personnel in Jordan. Four additional American personnel were medically evacuated to Jordanian hospitals but have since been discharged, while others with minor injuries returned to duty. The military withheld identities pending family notification.
The casualties represent the first documented US losses from escalating Iranian attacks following the breakdown of a memorandum of understanding that had temporarily halted hostilities between US and Israeli forces against Iran. Tensions have intensified significantly over the past week, with both sides conducting successive military operations that have drawn regional concern.
US military operations have targeted Iranian civilian infrastructure including bridges and desalination plants. Iranian forces have similarly struck energy and water infrastructure in Gulf states hosting American military personnel. Legal experts have characterized such attacks by both sides as violations of international law.
The Gulf Cooperation Council leadership condemned recent Iranian strikes on Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain, describing them as a "war crime" and "highly dangerous escalation" due to civilian infrastructure targeting. Iran's Supreme Leader responded to US attacks by criticizing American leadership, while neither side has indicated willingness to de-escalate the conflict.
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