Two U.S. service members killed and one missing in Jordan

On July 17, 2026, two U.S. service members were killed in action in Jordan while U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and partner forces defended against an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack. Another U.S. service member remains missing during the operation. Four additional personnel were briefly hospitalized in Jordan for precautionary reasons and have since been discharged, while others sustained minor injuries and returned to duty. The incident occurred at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, according to various reports. CENTCOM has stated that the identities of the deceased will be released 24 hours after next-of-kin notification. Separately, Iranian religious leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a statement condemning the U.S. and alleging violations of cooperation agreements, threatening retaliation. The U.S. military has confirmed the deaths and the ongoing search for the missing service member.