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Trump Orders 'Gates of Hell' Against Iran After U.S. Soldiers Killed in Jordan Attack
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Trump Orders 'Gates of Hell' Against Iran After U.S. Soldiers Killed in Jordan Attack

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The U.S. is escalating military operations against Iran following the deaths of two American soldiers in Jordan, reportedly due to an Iranian attack.
  • President Trump allegedly ordered CENTCOM to "open the gates of hell" against Iran, expressing anger over the casualties.
  • The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for the attack, stating it targeted a U.S. base in Jordan with missiles and drones.

Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated dramatically, with President Donald Trump reportedly ordering a significant increase in military operations against Iran. This response follows the deaths of two American soldiers in Jordan, attributed to an Iranian attack.

According to NPR, citing U.S. officials, Trump expressed his rage over the first American military losses from Iranian fire since the conflict began. He allegedly instructed U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) to "open the gates of hell" against Iran. While the White House has not officially confirmed these statements, they align with a noticeable increase in U.S. military actions over recent days.

Open the gates of hell

โ€” Donald TrumpPresident Trump's alleged order to CENTCOM in response to the deaths of U.S. soldiers.

CENTCOM confirmed on Saturday that two U.S. service members were killed on July 17 in Jordan during an attack involving ballistic missiles and drones launched from Iran. Another service member remains unaccounted for, and four were injured. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for the attack, asserting it targeted a U.S. military base in the Al Azraq region of Jordan and destroyed several aircraft. These claims have not been verified by U.S. authorities.

These latest fatalities bring the total number of U.S. military deaths in the nearly five-month conflict to 16, according to the U.S. Department of Defense. The U.S. State Department has issued a new global travel advisory, urging American citizens to exercise increased caution, particularly in the Middle East, due to the deteriorating situation.

Godspeed, heroes. Their sacrifice only strengthens our resolve.

โ€” Pete HegsethU.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's tribute to the fallen soldiers.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.