- Two US service members were killed after Iranian missiles and drones targeted Jordan
- Several other troops were treated for injuries and later discharged
- The attack raises the US military death toll in the Iran conflict to 14
Two American military personnel have been confirmed dead, while another remains unaccounted for following Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting US forces in Jordan on Friday, according to military authorities.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said four other service members were taken to medical facilities in Jordan for treatment but have since been released. Personnel who sustained minor injuries have also returned to their duties.
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Jordan’s armed forces had earlier announced that they intercepted 10 Iranian missiles that entered the country’s airspace overnight, adding that no damage was recorded from the attacks.
The incident occurred as the US military continued its airstrikes against Iran for a seventh straight night after President Donald Trump declared that a temporary ceasefire agreement between both sides had ended.
The latest casualties increase the number of American military deaths linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran to 14, following the confirmation of the death of a US Navy pilot who had been missing earlier this month.
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