Two US service members were killed and one remains missing after Iranian attacks in Jordan, US Central Command said, as a renewed conflict between Washington and Tehran escalated across the Middle East.
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Key facts
- Two US service members were killed and one is missing following Iranian attacks in Jordan.
- US Central Command said the troops were killed as partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks.
- Jordan said it intercepted 10 Iranian missiles fired into its airspace overnight into Saturday.
- The US launched a fresh round of strikes on Iran, which continued into a second week.
- Iran threatened 'unforgettable lessons' after calling off an interim peace agreement.
Two US service members were killed and a third remains missing following a wave of Iranian attacks in Jordan, US Central Command said on Saturday. The troops were killed in action while, in the words of Central Command, “partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks,” according to NPR.
The announcement followed Jordan’s statement that it had intercepted 10 Iranian missiles fired into its airspace overnight into Saturday, the BBC reported. The strikes came as a renewed conflict between the United States and Iran entered its second week, with fighting escalating over the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the Guardian, Iran’s attacks targeted US allies across the Middle East. Kuwait said civilian sites and infrastructure had been hit, sirens sounded in Bahrain, and both Kuwait and Bahrain said they had intercepted more Iranian projectiles, CNBC reported.
In response to the attack in Jordan, the US launched a further round of strikes against Iran, NPR reported. US Central Command said it continues to enforce a naval blockade against Iran, according to CNBC.
Iran threatened “unforgettable lessons” after calling off an interim peace agreement, CNBC reported. When asked about Iran no longer abiding by that agreement, US President Donald Trump reportedly said, “I couldn’t care less.”
Al Jazeera reported that the US and Iran have stepped up attacks over the past week, prompting alarm about a possible return to full-scale war across the region.
Why it matters
The deaths of US service members mark a significant escalation in a conflict that has drawn in multiple Middle Eastern states and threatens the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. With Iran abandoning an interim peace agreement and both sides trading strikes, Al Jazeera reported alarm about a possible return to full-scale war across the region.
Frequently asked questions
How many US troops were killed in Jordan?
US Central Command said two US service members were killed and one remains missing following Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks in Jordan.
How did the US respond to the attack?
According to NPR, the US launched a further round of strikes against Iran after the attack, and US Central Command said it continues to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
What did Iran do regarding the peace agreement?
CNBC reported that Iran called off an interim peace agreement and threatened 'unforgettable lessons.' President Donald Trump reportedly said, 'I couldn't care less.'
Timeline
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- Two U.S. service members killed in Jordan, one missing; Iran threatens 'unforgettable lessons' after calling off interim peace agreement
CNBC Top News: When asked about Iran no longer abiding by the interim peace agreement, U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly said, "I couldn't care less."
- Two U.S. service members killed in Jordan, one missing; Iran threatens 'unforgettable lessons' after calling off interim peace deal
CNBC Top News: U.S. Central Command says it continues to enforce a naval blockade against Iran, while Kuwait and Bahrain say they have intercepted more Iranian projectiles.
- Two US troops killed and one missing in Jordan after Iranian attacks
The Guardian World: Kuwait also says civilian sites and infrastructure targeted and sirens sound in Bahrain as Iran strikes US allies Two US troops were killed and one remains missing in Jordan after Iran launched a wave of attacks against US allies in the Middle East. Iran’s attacks came as the ren
- 2 U.S. service members killed, 1 missing after Iranian attack in Jordan
NPR News: Two U.S. service members were killed in action while "partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks," U.S. Central Command said Saturday.
- U.S. fires on Iran after attack in Jordan leaves 2 troops killed, 1 missing
NPR News: Two U.S. service members were killed in action while "partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks," U.S. Central Command said Saturday.
- Two US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attack in Jordan
BBC World: The announcement comes after Jordan said it intercepted 10 Iranian missiles fired into its airspace overnight into Saturday.
- US military says two service members killed in Iranian strike in Jordan
Al Jazeera: US and Iran have stepped up attacks in the last week, prompting alarm about return to full-scale war across the region.