Two US soldiers killed, another missing in Iranian strikes on Jordan base

Two American soldiers have been killed and another is missing after Iran launched ballistic missile and drone attacks on a U.S. military base in Jordan. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the casualties on Saturday, July 17.

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On July 17, two U.S. service members in Jordan were killed in action as U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks. Additionally, one service member is currently missing.

CENTCOM stated that four other American service members were injured during the defense against the attacks and were medically evacuated to Jordanian hospitals. They have since been discharged, and other personnel evaluated for minor injuries have returned to duty. The command withheld the identities of the fallen soldiers out of respect for their families, pending notification of next of kin.

This incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Iran has continued to target American bases in the Gulf region in retaliation for U.S. strikes on Iranian military and civilian facilities. Premium Times had previously reported that multiple U.S. soldiers were injured in recent Iranian strikes on an American base in Jordan.

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Four American service members were medically evacuated to Jordanian hospitals. They have since been discharged. Other personnel who were evaluated for minor injuries have returned to duty.

CENTCOM had also reported that the U.S. conducted strikes for seven consecutive nights prior to this event, targeting Iranian military facilities. The report noted that U.S. actions had also damaged civilian infrastructure in Iran, such as bridges and water facilities.

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Out of respect for the families, CENTCOM will withhold additional information, including the identities of the fallen warriors, until 24 hours after the next of kin have been notified.