Two U.S. soldiers killed in Iranian attack in Jordan

Two American soldiers have been killed and a third is missing after Iranian attacks in Jordan, the U.S. military's Central Command (Centcom) announced on X on Saturday.

The soldiers died Friday "during combat operations" as U.S. forces, alongside "allied forces, defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks," Centcom stated. This is the first time the U.S. has reported casualties since attacks against Iran resumed, according to the German news agency dpa.

Four American soldiers were evacuated to hospitals in Jordan and have since been released. Several others were treated for minor injuries and have returned to duty. Centcom did not immediately provide further details about the deceased or their location during the Iranian attack.

The largest U.S. military base in Jordan is located in Azraq, approximately 100 kilometers northeast of the capital, Amman.