Event Brief
Two U.S. service members killed in Iranian strikes on Jordan
Filed: Jul 18, 2026 at 1:46 PM ET
Summary: CENTCOM says two U.S. service members were killed and one remains missing after Iranian attacks on Jordan.
WHO: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)
WHAT: CENTCOM confirmed two U.S. service members were killed in action in Jordan during Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks and said one remains missing.
WHEN: Jul 18, 2026 at 1:36 PM ET
WHERE: Jordan
WHY: Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks targeted a U.S. base in Jordan.
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