Iran missile and drone strikes kill two US troops, one missing
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Iran has carried out missile and drone strikes on a US airbase in Jordan, killing two American service members and leaving a third missing, in a sharp escalation of the confrontation between Washington and Tehran. The Trump administration has vowed to "punish" Iran with a fresh barrage of strikes in response, raising the prospect of further military escalation in the region.
The attack brings the overall US death toll from the wider conflict to 16. No details have emerged on the precise location within Jordan, the units affected, or the circumstances surrounding the missing serviceman, and no further comment from the Trump administration or reporting on the broader course of the conflict has followed since the initial reports.
- Iran strikes kill two US troops in Jordan, one still missing
- US death toll in conflict with Iran now stands at 16
- Trump administration vows retaliatory strikes against Iran
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The United States and Iran have long been rivals in the Middle East. Their relationship has been shaped by disputes over Iran’s nuclear programme, US sanctions and the presence of American forces in the region.
Jordan is a close US partner and hosts American military personnel, including at bases used to support operations across the Middle East. Attacks involving missiles and drones can reach targets from a distance, increasing the risk that fighting spreads across national borders.
Any direct exchange between US and Iranian forces raises concerns about a broader regional conflict. It can also draw in armed groups allied with Iran, as well as countries that host US troops or lie near potential targets.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Two US service members killed and a third missing as Iran launches missile and drone strikes”.