Two US Service Members Killed, One Missing in Iranian Strike on Jordan Base
U.S. Central Command confirmed on Saturday that two American service members were killed and one remains missing following an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack on a military base in Jordan. The strike, occurring Friday night, also wounded four others who were medically evacuated to local hospitals. This incident marks the first confirmed fatalities from direct Iranian fire in the current conflict, as Tehran warns of further escalation if U.S. strikes on Iranian soil continue.
Date: July 18, 2026
Location: Jordan
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: missile
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 2
Source: Associated Press