The US military says two American troops are killed and one is missing after Iran attacks a US military base in Jordan. Multiple outlets report that the incident occurs following Iranian ballistic missile and drone strikes aimed at the facility. A US statement cited by several sources says the fatalities happen during the defense against the attacks by US and partner forces. The reports also note that the deaths are the first US casualties since the start of the war, according to one outlet.
Coverage is based on statements attributed to the US military and Pentagon officials. Several articles do not provide troop names, and at least one specifies that the dead are not yet identified. One outlet also includes Iranian messaging attributed to Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, warning of “unforgettable lessons” for the United States.
While details of the strikes and the operational circumstances vary only minimally across reports, the central points are consistent: Iranian attacks involve drones and missiles; US and partner forces respond; two troops die; and one remains missing pending further information.
