Two U.S. service members were killed and another remains missing after Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks struck U.S. and partner forces in Jordan, U.S. Central Command said Saturday.
CENTCOM said the troops came under attack July 17. Four additional American service members were medically evacuated to hospitals in Jordan but have since been discharged, while other personnel treated for minor injuries have returned to duty.
The military said it is withholding the identities of the fallen service members and the missing service member out of respect for their families. Additional information will not be released until at least 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
The announcement came as fighting between the United States and Iran continued to intensify across the Middle East.
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