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Two U.S. troops killed in Iranian missile attack on Jordan

Axios·July 18, 2026·1 min read
Two U.S. troops killed in Iranian missile attack on Jordan

Two U.S. service members were killed and more wounded in an Iranian ballistic missile attack on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan on Saturday, military officials said. One service member is missing in action. Four were evacuated to Jordanian hospitals and discharged. This is the first time U.S. troops have been killed since fighting resumed two weeks ago, raising the total to 16.

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