Event Brief
2 U.S. service members killed in Jordan missile attack
Filed: Jul 19, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
Summary: U.S. Central Command said two U.S. service members were killed defending against an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack in Jordan.
WHO: U.S. Central Command
WHAT: Two U.S. service members were killed and another was reported missing after an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack in Jordan.
WHEN: Jul 18, 2026 at 6:43 PM ET
WHERE: Jordan
WHY: They were defending against an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack.
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