Two United States Soldiers Killed, One Missing After Iranian Attack in Jordan
on Jul 18, 2026
Two U.S. Service Members Killed In Jordan
Two U.S. service members were killed and a third remains missing after an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack in Jordan, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Saturday. The troops were defending U.S. and partner forces when the attack occurred.
The attack took place Friday, with CENTCOM announcing Saturday that the troops were defending U.S. and partner forces when they came under fire. Four additional service members were injured and later treated and released, while others with minor injuries returned to duty. The identities of the fallen have not yet been released pending notification of their families.
You can read CENTCOM’s full statement below.
CENTCOM Statement on Recently Fallen, Missing U.S. Service Members
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 18, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. — On July 17, two U.S. service members in Jordan were killed in action as U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks. Additionally,…
The incident marks one of the deadliest attacks on U.S. forces in the region since tensions with Iran escalated. CENTCOM said the circumstances surrounding the attack remain under investigation and has not disclosed the specific location of the strike or additional operational details.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
