Home / War and Conflict / US Troops Killed in Jordan Missile Attack
US Troops Killed in Jordan Missile Attack
18 Jul
Summary
- Two US service members died in Jordan from Iranian missile and drone attacks.
- One service member remains missing following the July 17 incident.
- Jordan intercepted multiple Iranian missiles fired into its airspace.
Two United States service members were killed in Jordan on July 17 during an attack involving Iranian ballistic missiles and drones. A third service member is currently missing. Four other personnel who were medically evacuated to Jordanian hospitals have since been discharged. This incident represents the first fatalities of US troops from direct Iranian fire since the war's outset.
Jordanian military forces reported intercepting ten Iranian missiles fired into their airspace overnight, with no reported damage. Bahrain also stated its air defenses thwarted Iranian attacks. The Gulf Cooperation Council condemned these actions against Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain as grave violations of international law and potential war crimes due to targeting civilian infrastructure.
These events follow a temporary ceasefire agreement between Iran and the US, which has faltered. Iran's Supreme Leader criticized the US for "repeated breaches" of the agreement, deeming US presidential signatures untrustworthy. The ceasefire was largely observed, despite earlier Iranian actions targeting oil tankers and subsequent US strikes.
