Iranian attack kills two US troops in Jordan, one missing
World · 19 July 2026
Written by AI from multiple news reports
Two US soldiers died on Friday, July 17, when Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones at a US air base in Jordan. A third soldier went missing. Four others were hurt but later left hospital.
US forces were defending the base when the attack happened. It was the first time US soldiers had been killed by direct Iranian fire since the current conflict began.
Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei condemned the United States and warned of "unforgettable lessons."