Key facts
- Two U.S. service members were killed in Jordan on Friday.
- One U.S. service member is missing.
- The casualties occurred during Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks.
- Four service members were treated for injuries and returned to duty.
Two American service members were killed and one is missing following Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks in Jordan on Friday, U.S. Central Command announced. Four other service members were treated for injuries and returned to duty.
The deaths mark the latest flare-up in tensions. The service members were defending against the attacks when the casualties occurred. Those injured were medically evacuated to Jordanian hospitals and have since been discharged, with others evaluated for minor injuries also returning to duty. CENTCOM stated that identities of the fallen would be withheld until next of kin are notified.