CENTCOM: Two US service members killed in Jordan

Shafaq News- Jordan (Updated at 22:43)

Two American service members were killed in action in Jordan by Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Saturday.

A third service member is missing, and four others were flown to Jordanian hospitals for treatment and have since been discharged.

CENTCOM Statement on Recently Fallen, Missing U.S. Service MembersTAMPA, 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,…

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 18, 2026

According to Associated Press (AP), 16 US service members have been killed and over 430 wounded since the outbreak of war with Iran on February 28.