Two U.S. soldiers killed in Iranian attacks in Jordan; a third is missing

Two American soldiers have been killed in Jordan, marking the first U.S. military casualties since the latest escalation of the conflict with Iran. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the deaths, stating they resulted from Iranian attacks targeting U.S. positions within Jordan.

CENTCOM reported that ballistic missile and drone attacks launched by Iran led to the fatalities of the two soldiers. A third American service member remains unaccounted for. Additionally, four other U.S. military personnel who were evacuated to Jordanian hospitals have since been discharged, and those with minor injuries have returned to duty.

In accordance with protocols respecting the families of the deceased, CENTCOM has withheld the identities of the fallen soldiers until their next of kin have been officially notified. The primary U.S. military base in Jordan is located in Azraq, approximately 100 kilometers northeast of Amman, though CENTCOM did not specify the exact location where the casualties occurred.

The report comes amid ongoing hostilities, with the U.S. reportedly bombing Iranian targets for the seventh consecutive night. Iran has retaliated by striking targets in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain, and has threatened a "total offensive." The Iranian government also announced on Saturday that a framework agreement with the United States is no longer valid, accusing Washington of violating its commitments under a memorandum of understanding signed on June 17 in Islamabad aimed at ceasing hostilities.