Two US soldiers killed and a third missing after Iranian attack on Jordan base
A U.S. military base in Jordan was struck by an Iranian attack that killed two American service members and left a third missing. The incident marks the first fatalities from hostile fire since the U.S. and Iran agreed to a truce in early April, and it follows a week of the heaviest fighting in the conflict that began in February. The attack occurred amid a broader escalation that has seen both sides target military installations and civilian infrastructure across the region.
Saturday also marked the eighth consecutive night of U.S. airstrikes on Iranian targets, according to U.S. officials. Iranian state media reported explosions in several coastal cities during the same period, citing the strikes as retaliation. The exchanges have intensified after a series of Iranian attacks on U.S. forces and assets in the Middle East, prompting a sustained U.S. response.
The U.S. military has not yet released a statement on the missing service member, and the status of the wounded remains unclear. The incident underscores the volatility of the current conflict and the risks faced by U.S. personnel stationed abroad. Morgan Aire reports.