U.S. Troops Killed in Jordan
Two U.S. Service Members Killed and Others Injured in Jordan by Iranian Attacks
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Two U.S. service members have been killed in Jordan following Iranian ballistic missile and drone strikes, according to CENTCOM. One additional service member is missing in action. Four others were evacuated for medical care and later discharged from Jordanian hospitals.
The attack occurred on July 17, marking the first American military deaths in the conflict with Iran since March, WISH-TV reported. CENTCOM said it will withhold further details until 24 hours after the next of kin have been notified.
Iranian Strikes Hit U.S. Forces Defending Jordan
U.S. and partner forces were actively defending against the Iranian attack when the two service members were killed, according to ARN News Centre. The strikes involved both ballistic missiles and drones. It is one of the most direct and deadly Iranian attacks on American troops in Jordan to date.
JNS reported that CENTCOM confirmed the deaths occurred on July 17. Iran targeted U.S. military sites inside Jordan. The attack killed two Americans and left one unaccounted for. CENTCOM did not immediately say where in Jordan the strikes hit.
First American Deaths in the Iran War Since March
The two deaths are the first U.S. military fatalities in the Iran conflict since March, according to WISH-TV. That gap had suggested a relative lull in direct lethal attacks on American forces. The July 17 strikes broke that pause sharply.
The deaths raise fresh concerns about the risk to U.S. troops stationed in Jordan and across the region. American forces there have been a recurring target for Iranian-backed groups and, more recently, direct Iranian strikes since the broader conflict escalated earlier this year.
One Service Member Still Missing After the Attack
Beyond the two confirmed deaths, one U.S. service member remains missing in action, CENTCOM said. The military has not released details about the search effort or the missing person's identity. That information is being withheld pending family notification.
Four other service members were wounded badly enough to require medical evacuation. All four were treated at Jordanian hospitals and have since been discharged, according to ARN News Centre. CENTCOM said it would share more information after the 24-hour next-of-kin notification window closes.
What Comes Next for U.S. Forces in the Region
The attack puts pressure on U.S. commanders to respond. Iran has now directly killed American troops on Jordanian soil. That makes Jordan a new flashpoint in a conflict that has already spread across the Middle East since hostilities began earlier this year.
MS Now noted the incident is unfolding alongside other major domestic and geopolitical pressures on Washington. CENTCOM has not yet announced any retaliatory action. The U.S. military's next steps will likely depend on the full picture of what happened — including the fate of the missing service member.
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