Two US service members killed, one missing in action after Iran strikes base in Jordan

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFJULY 18, 2026 20:41Two US service members were killed in action, one is missing in action, and four were injured during Iranian strikes on Friday in Jordan, United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced in a Saturday statement."On July 17, two US service members in Jordan were killed in action as US Central Command (CENTCOM) and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks," the statement said. "Additionally, one service member is currently missing in action."The four injured service members were evacuated to Jordanian hospitals and have since been discharged, the statement added."Other personnel who were evaluated for minor injuries have returned to duty," the statement said,CENTCOM is withholding further information, including the identities of the service members killed in action, until 24 hours after their next of kin have been identified.This is a developing story. Follow us on Google