Two US Soldiers Killed, One Missing As Iranian Missile And Drone Attacks Hit Jordan

Two US military personnel in Jordan were killed on Friday while defending against an attack involving Iranian missiles and drones, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement on Saturday. The incident occurred as US forces responded to the attack and attempted to protect against the incoming threats.

One Missing, Several Others Evacuated

In an official statement, CENTCOM said that two US service members were killed in Jordan on July 17 while USand partner forces were defending against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks. The command also confirmed that one service member is currently missing. According to the statement, four American service members were medically evacuated to hospitals in Jordan and have since been discharged. Other personnel who were assessed for minor injuries have returned to duty.

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CENTCOM said it would withhold further details, including the identities of the fallen service members, out of respect for their families until 24 hours after the next of kin have been notified. "On July 17, two U.S. service members in Jordan were killed in action as U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks. Additionally, one service member is currently missing," the statement read.

CENTCOM Statement on Recently Fallen, Missing U.S. Service Members

TAMPA, Fla. — On July 17, two U.S. service members in Jordan were killed in action as U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks. Additionally,…

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 18, 2026

Mojtaba Criticises Trump

Meanwhile, Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei criticised US President Donald Trump over the interim deal signed between the two countries, calling Trump’s signature “worthless and invalid.” His remarks came amid renewed tensions and accusations of violations of the agreement. Mojtaba vowed that Iran would teach the United States, which he referred to as “Satan,” “unforgettable lessons.”

"Today, the Great Satan has once again revealed its true, unmasked face, so that this dark episode of criminality and broken promises serves as yet another indisputable testament to the US’s dishonesty, irrationality, unreliability, and malicious nature," Mojtaba said.

Signalling a strong response, he added, "Now that the American enemy is seeking to escalate the conflict thereby incurring even heavier costs and further humiliation, it should know that the noble nation of Iran and the Resistance Front have unforgettable lessons in store for it."

Now that the American enemy is seeking to escalate the conflict thereby incurring even heavier costs and further humiliation, it should know that the noble nation of Iran and the Resistance Front have unforgettable lessons in store for it.

— Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei (@MKhamenei_ir) July 18, 2026

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