Two US service members were killed while helping defend a base in Jordan during an Iranian attack involving ballistic missiles and drones, according to US Central Command. A third American service member was reported missing in the aftermath of the strike.
The attack took place Friday, with CENTCOM announcing the casualties on Saturday. Based on the available details, the US troops were responding to a large-scale assault that combined missile fire with drone strikes.
The incident marks a serious escalation because it directly involved US personnel stationed in Jordan. The report indicates the deaths occurred during defensive operations, underscoring the intensity of the barrage and the risk facing American forces in the region.
Officials have not provided broader details in the available account beyond the confirmed deaths, the missing service member and the nature of the Iranian attack. The development is likely to increase attention on regional security and the threat posed by coordinated missile and drone operations.
