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US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attack in Jordan

Two U.S. service members died and another remains missing after Iran launched a missile and drone attack on Jordan.

Source: bbc.co.uk1 min read
US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attack in Jordan
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In brief

Following an Iranian ballistic missile and drone strike on Jordan, two U.S. service members were killed and a third is still missing. The U.S. Central Command evacuated four personnel to Jordanian hospitals before discharging them, while lightly injured troops returned to duty. Jordan intercepted ten Iranian missiles that entered its airspace, reporting no damage. The attack occurs amid the U.S. military’s seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran after a ceasefire was deemed over by President Trump. The incident brings the U.S. casualty count in the Iran conflict to 14, including a Navy pilot declared dead earlier this month.

Two U.S. service members were killed and a third remains missing after an Iranian ballistic missile and drone strike on Jordan.

The U.S. Central Command said four personnel were air‑lifted to Jordanian hospitals before being discharged; those with minor injuries have returned to duty.

Jordan’s armed forces reported intercepting ten Iranian missiles that entered its airspace overnight, with no damage to the country.

The attack comes as the U.S. military carries out its seventh night of strikes on Iran after a cease‑fire agreement was declared void by President Trump.

The incident brings the U.S. casualty count in the ongoing conflict with Iran to 14, including a Navy pilot declared dead earlier in the month.

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