U.S. Central Command confirmed on July 18, 2026, that two American service members were killed in Jordan and another is missing in action after Iran launched retaliatory strikes in the region. The U.S. has increased its military actions against Iran this week, leading to heightened tensions and threats from the Iranian government.
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Two US soldiers killed in Jordan following Iranian strikes
On July 18, 2026, U.S. Central Command reported that two American soldiers were killed in Jordan due to Iranian strikes, with one soldier missing in action. This incident follows an escalation in U.S. military operations against Iran.
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