Event Brief
2 U.S. troops killed, 1 missing after Iranian attack in Jordan
Filed: Jul 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Summary: Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack in Jordan killed two U.S. service members and left one missing.
WHO: U.S. Central Command
WHAT: Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack on U.S. and partner forces in Jordan resulted in two U.S. troops killed and one missing.
WHEN: Jul 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
WHERE: Jordan
WHY: The attack involved an Iranian ballistic missile and drone strike on U.S. and partner forces.
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