
Two US service members were killed in Jordan by Iranian missile and drone fire, the Pentagon said. Another is missing. The deaths are the first US military fatalities in the conflict since March.
Two US service members were killed in Jordan on Friday after American and partner forces came under Iranian missile and drone fire, the Pentagon said Saturday. Another service member is missing, and several others were injured.
The deaths are the first publicly acknowledged American military fatalities in the Middle East conflict since March, the Pentagon said. More than 425 service members have been injured since the conflict began, when the US and Israel launched surprise attacks on Iran on February 28.
US Central Command said the two service members were killed as American and partner forces "defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks." Four US service members were evacuated to local hospitals but have since been discharged. Several others received minor injuries and returned to duty.
"Out of respect for the families," the military said, it will "withhold additional information, including the identities of the fallen warriors, until 24 hours after the next of kin have been notified."
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