Two U.S. service members were killed and one is missing after an attack by Iran on a base in Jordan Friday, marking the first American troop deaths resulting from direct Iranian fire since the start of recent conflicts. The attacks occurred as part of a broader wave targeting U.S. allies Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain. U.S. Central Command reported that the service members were defending against ballistic missiles and drones when they were killed and another went missing.
The incident follows Jordan intercepting ten Iranian missiles fired into its airspace overnight Saturday. While details regarding the base targeted remain limited, reports indicate it is located in Jordan. The attacks come amid ongoing clashes between the U.S. military and Iran, now entering its seventh consecutive day. No right-leaning outlets reported on this story.
In addition to the fatalities, four other service members were injured. The Pentagon has confirmed that the missing service member is currently unaccounted for. While multiple sources report these core facts, details surrounding the circumstances of the attack and potential responses are still emerging. The precise nature of the Iranian motivation behind targeting Jordan specifically remains unclear.
The timing of the attacks follows a breakdown in what some outlets characterize as a ceasefire, while others note it is part of an escalating pattern of regional conflict. No sources dispute that Iran launched the attacks or that U.S. troops were killed and injured.
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