Two US troops killed in Jordan by Iranian attacks, US military says

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18/07/2026 - 20:06 GMT+2

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The two US service members were killed Friday as the U.S. and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks. These are the first U.S. deaths due to Iranian fire since the opening days of the war

The U.S. military says two troops are dead and one is missing after Iranian attacks on a base in Jordan. They are the first U.S. deaths due to direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the war.

A statement says they were killed Friday as the U.S. and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks. These are the first U.S. deaths due to Iranian fire since the opening days of the war.

It says four other service members who were were medically evacuated to Jordanian hospitals were later discharged.

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