Two U.S. service members were killed in Jordan while helping defend against an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack, according to the U.S. military. Officials also said another American service member is missing.
U.S. Central Command said the deaths happened Friday and disclosed the update Saturday. The announcement points to a serious escalation involving U.S. forces stationed in the region and highlights the dangers troops face during fast-moving air and missile threats.
The military said the service members were engaged in defensive action when the attack took place. While only limited details were released, the report indicates that both ballistic missiles and drones were involved in the incident in Jordan.
The loss of two troops and the search for the missing service member are likely to draw close attention as the Pentagon and regional commanders assess what happened. Further updates are expected as the military gathers more information.
