Two US troops killed in Iran attack on Jordan base
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Two U.S. service members were killed and one is missing after Iranian ballistic missile and drone strikes on a base in Jordan on Friday, the U.S. military said Saturday. Four others were evacuated to Jordanian hospitals and later discharged. The attack marks the first U.S. troop deaths from direct Iranian fire since the war began.
The Attack
The U.S. Central Command said the attack occurred Friday as U.S. and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missiles and drones. A statement confirmed two deaths and one missing service member. Since the war began, 16 U.S. service members have been killed and over 430 wounded. The dead have not been identified.
Iranian Response
Hours before the attack, Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, warned of 'unforgettable lessons' if the U.S. continues attacks on Iran, according to state TV. He called President Donald Trump's signature 'worthless and invalid.' Iran's deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, said Tehran is suspending commitments to the interim deal signed about a month ago, accusing the U.S. of violations.
Regional Impact
In Kuwait, Iranian strikes hit a water desalination plant and an oil facility, according to Kuwaiti authorities and the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. The strikes injured several people at the oil facility and caused a fire at the desalination plant, forcing power generation units offline. Kuwait depends on desalination for 90% of its drinking water. Separately, Houthi rebels claimed attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, with Saudi Arabia confirming one ablaze, according to Reuters and Tengrinews.
What's Next
The U.S. military is expected to continue strikes against Iranian targets, with Central Command reporting a seventh straight night of operations. It remains unclear whether mediation efforts will resume or if the interim deal can be salvaged.
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Two US troops killed in Iran attack on Jordan base
