Two U.S. troops killed in Iranian missile attack on Jordan
The short version
- The big picture: This is the first time U.S. troops have been killed since the fighting resumed two weeks ago. The incident raises the number of U.S. service members killed in the war to 16.
- Driving the news: On Saturday at least two Iranian ballistic missiles hit the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, which hosts U.S. troops and fighter jets. Videos circulating on social media showed…
The story
Two U.S. service members were killed and more wounded in an Iranian ballistic missile attack on an airbase in Jordan on Saturday, military officials said.
The big picture: This is the first time U.S. troops have been killed since the fighting resumed two weeks ago. The incident raises the number of U.S. service members killed in the war to 16.
Driving the news: On Saturday at least two Iranian ballistic missiles hit the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, which hosts U.S. troops and fighter jets.
- Videos circulating on social media showed the impact of the two missiles and heavy smoke in the area right after.
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- AxiosTrump weighing limited strikes against Iran to curb Hormuz attacks1 day ago
- ZeroHedgePentagon Weighing Permanent Smaller US Presence In Gulf (Just Don't Call It Retreat)14 days ago
- Google NewsAn Iranian strike has hit a Chinese firm's building, killing 1, hours after Jordan downs missiles - AP Newsabout 1 month ago
- The Guardian — WorldIran claims attacks in strait of Hormuz; Houthis announce blockade of Red Sea shipping route – Middle East crisis liveabout 1 month ago
- Natural NewsIranian strike kills four US troops, but President Trump says Vietnam and Afghanistan had higher death tollsabout 1 month ago
- BBCTwo US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attack in Jordanabout 2 months ago
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