US says two military personnel killed in Jordan after Iranian attack

The U.S. military confirmed that two service members were killed and another is missing in Jordan after an Iranian attack, escalating a conflict that has intensified since a recent ceasefire agreement fell apart. The announcement raises the number of U.S. service members killed since the war began to 16, with over 420 wounded.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth expressed condolences, stating, "Godspeed, heroes. Their sacrifice only stiffens our resolve." The U.S. and Iran have been engaged in heightened exchanges of fire, with U.S. strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure and Iran retaliating against U.S. allies and interests in the region.

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Godspeed, heroes. Their sacrifice only stiffens our resolve.

Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, issued a statement asserting that the U.S. would pay for its actions. He criticized the U.S. for breaching the interim deal and stated that Iran and the "Resistance Front" have "unforgettable lessons in store" for the American enemy. Khamenei's current whereabouts are unknown.

The conflict, which started with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran's missile program and regional proxies, has significantly disrupted energy supplies and raised concerns about global inflation and control of the Strait of Hormuz. Reports indicate Iranian strikes have also hit targets in Bahrain, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, with Kuwait intercepting ballistic missiles and drones. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for striking a U.S. military support center in Kuwait and a radar facility.

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Now that the American enemy is seeking to escalate the conflict thereby incurring even heavier costs and further humiliation, it should know that the noble nation of Iran and the Resistance Front have unforgettable lessons in store for it.