Two US Service Members Killed, Several Medically Evacuated in Iranian Attacks in Jordan: CENTCOM Reports Deadly Incident
Two US service members were killed in action in Jordan on Friday during Iranian attacks on a US base, US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on Saturday. The attack occurred as US Central Command and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks. One service member is currently missing, while four American service members were medically evacuated to Jordanian hospitals and have since been discharged.
CENTCOM has withheld additional information, including the identities of the fallen warriors, until 24 hours after the next of kin have been notified. War Secretary Pete Hegseth responded to the news, saying, "Godspeed, heroes. Their sacrifice only stiffens our resolve."
The service members' deaths mark the first US deaths in the Iran war since fighting resumed in June. A total of 16 US service members have died in the conflict since it began in February. The Iranian strikes on Jordan come amidst a wider wave of attacks on US allies in the Persian Gulf, including missile and drone strikes on Kuwait and Qatar.
The attacks followed a six-day US attack campaign in Iran in response to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacking commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The US has been monitoring the situation closely, with President Donald Trump overseeing military operations from the White House. This is a developing story, with further updates expected.
CENTCOM has withheld additional information, including the identities of the fallen warriors, until 24 hours after the next of kin have been notified. War Secretary Pete Hegseth responded to the news, saying, "Godspeed, heroes. Their sacrifice only stiffens our resolve."
The service members' deaths mark the first US deaths in the Iran war since fighting resumed in June. A total of 16 US service members have died in the conflict since it began in February. The Iranian strikes on Jordan come amidst a wider wave of attacks on US allies in the Persian Gulf, including missile and drone strikes on Kuwait and Qatar.
The attacks followed a six-day US attack campaign in Iran in response to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacking commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The US has been monitoring the situation closely, with President Donald Trump overseeing military operations from the White House. This is a developing story, with further updates expected.
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