The U.S. military announced on Saturday that two American service members were killed and another was reported missing following an attack on a base in Jordan, marking the first U.S. troop deaths from direct Iranian fire since the conflict began. The attack occurred on Friday as U.S. and allied forces defended against missile and drone strikes. Four additional service members were evacuated to hospitals in Jordan but were later discharged. Since the onset of the war, a total of 16 U.S. service members have died and over 430 have been injured.
Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, warned of severe consequences if the U.S. continues its attacks on Iran, stating that lessons would be learned from both Iran and its regional allies. This warning coincided with Iran's announcement of suspending its commitments to a recent interim agreement aimed at de-escalating the conflict.
The conflict has intensified around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil transport. Recent Iranian strikes have targeted infrastructure in Kuwait, including a water desalination plant and an oil facility, resulting in injuries and operational disruptions. Kuwait temporarily closed its airspace due to missile threats, and several regional countries reported intercepting Iranian missiles and drones.
In response, the U.S. conducted airstrikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure, including sites in Hormozgan province that reportedly affected water supplies for approximately 10,000 people. Iranian authorities reported significant casualties from U.S. strikes, with at least 50 killed and over 500 wounded in the past three weeks.
The ongoing conflict has led to increased tensions in the region, with the U.S. reimposing a naval blockade on Iranian ports and Iran asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz, despite its status as an international waterway.