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Two U.S. service members were killed in action in Jordan during Iranian attacks on a U.S. base in Jordan on Friday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed Saturday.
“On July 17, two U.S. service members in Jordan were killed in action as U.S. Central Command … and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks. Additionally, one service member is currently missing,” CENTCOM wrote in a statement on X.
“Four American service members were medically evacuated to Jordanian hospitals. They have since been discharged. Other personnel who were evaluated for minor injuries have returned to duty,” CENTCOM wrote.
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Out of respect for the families, CENTCOM will withhold additional information, including the identities of the fallen warriors, until 24 hours after the next of kin have been notified,” the post concluded.
War Secretary Pete Hegseth responded to the news on X Saturday, saying, “Godspeed, heroes. Their sacrifice only stiffens our resolve.”
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other elected officials were among numerous lawmakers who offered prayers and support for the fallen troops, their families and the service member who remains missing.
Rep. Abe Hamadeh, R-Ariz., said he was “heartbroken” by the loss of “two American soldiers who heroically defended our nation and partner forces against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks in Jordan.” Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., called the news “devastating” and urged Americans to pray for the missing service member and the troops’ families.
Some Democrats also paired their condolences with criticism of U.S. policy toward Iran. Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., said his “heart is with the families” of the fallen service members before calling to bring American troops “out of harm’s way,” while Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., said the service members were killed in “a war that never should have happened in the first place.”
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The service members’ deaths mark the first U.S. deaths in the Iran war since fighting resumed in June following the collapse of a ceasefire and memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the U.S. and Iran. 16 total U.S. service members have died in the conflict since the war began in February.
Iran’s strikes on Jordan come amidst a wider wave of Iranian attacks on U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf. Iran has launched missile and drone strikes on Kuwait and Qatar in recent days as well.
The attacks followed a six-day U.S. attack campaign in Iran in response to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacking commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Fox News Digital contacted the White House and CENTCOM for additional comment.
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