{"success":true,"data":{"id":"78d274fb-b3f5-405c-b1ee-cb3b61bad46d","title":"US military says two service members killed in Iranian strike in Jordan","summary":"ListenListen (2 mins) Save Click here to share on social media share-nodes googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo A screengrab taken from video footage released on July 16, 2026 by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)'s Sepah News website shows a missile being launched from an undisclosed loc...","content":"ListenListen (2 mins)\n\nSave\n\nClick here to share on social media\nshare-nodes\n\ngoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo\n\nA screengrab taken from video footage released on July 16, 2026 by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)'s Sepah News website shows a missile being launched from an undisclosed location towards US targets in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain \\[AFP\\]\n\nBy [Al Jazeera Staff](https://www.aljazeera.com/author/al_jazeera_staff_150119130629458)\n\nPublished On 18 Jul 202618 Jul 2026\n\nThe United States military says that two service members have been killed and four medically evacuated following an Iranian missile and drone attack in Jordan.\n\nIn a statement shared on Saturday, US Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees US [military operations](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/9/us-iran-launch-more-attacks-as-mediators-urge-warring-sides-to-uphold-mou) in the Middle East, said that one service member remains missing following an Iranian strike on Friday.\n\n## Recommended Stories\n\nlist of 3 items\n\n- list 1 of 3 [Gulf states come under Iranian fire as US strikes intensify](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/17/gulf-states-come-under-iranian-fire-as-us-strikes-intensify)\n- list 2 of 3 [Why is the US attacking southern Iran’s civilian infrastructure?](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/17/why-is-the-us-attacking-southern-irans-civilian-infrastructure)\n- list 3 of 3 [Iran suggests MoU ‘suspended’ amid reports 50 killed in US strikes in July](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/18/iran-accuses-us-of-striking-critical-infrastructure-as-war-intensifies)\n\nend of list\n\n“On July 17, two US service members in Jordan were killed in action as US Central Command (CENTCOM) and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks. Additionally, one service member is currently missing in action,” the statement reads.\n\n“Four American service members were medically evacuated to Jordanian hospitals. They have since been discharged. Other personnel who were evaluated for minor injuries have returned to duty.\n\n“Out of respect for the families, CENTCOM will withhold additional information, including the identities of the fallen warriors, until 24 hours after the next of kin have been notified.”\n\nThe statement appears to be the first US confirmation of casualties resulting from renewed Iranian strikes on US forces, following [the breakdown](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/18/iran-accuses-us-of-striking-critical-infrastructure-as-war-intensifies) of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that temporarily paused fighting between the US and Israel, and Iran.\n\nObservers have watched escalating attacks between Iranian and US forces with growing alarm, warning that people across the region would suffer from a return to war.\n\nThe US has struck Iranian civilian infrastructure, including bridges and desalination plants.\n\n[Iranian forces](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/17/gulf-states-come-under-iranian-fire-as-us-strikes-intensify) have also reportedly struck energy infrastructure and desalination facilities, a key [source of water,](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/8/how-targeting-of-desalination-plants-could-disrupt-water-supply-in-the-gulf) in Gulf states that host US military forces.\n\nnotification-importantGet instant alerts and updates based on your interests. Be the first to know when big stories happen.\n\nYes, keep me updated\n\nLegal experts have said [such attacks](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/30/iranian-attack-damages-kuwait-power-and-desalination-plant-kills-worker) by both sides violate international law.\n\nThe head of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) slammed recent Iranian attacks on Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain as a “war crime” and “highly dangerous escalation”, saying that the strikes included the targeting of civilian infrastructure.\n\nNeither side, however, appears to be interested in stepping back.\n\nIranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei slammed US attacks in a statement shared on Saturday, saying that they proved that US President Donald Trump’s signature was “worthless and invalid”.\n\nYour browser does not support the audio element.\n\naudio-rewind\n\naudio-play\n\naudio-forward\n\naudio-volume-mute\n\nclose","source_name":"Al Jazeera","source_url":"https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/18/us-military-says-two-service-members-killed-in-iranian-strike-in-jordan?traffic_source=rss","url":"https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/18/us-military-says-two-service-members-killed-in-iranian-strike-in-jordan?traffic_source=rss","author":"Al Jazeera Staff","author_name":"Al Jazeera Staff","published_at":"2026-07-18T18:04:47.000Z","publication_date":"2026-07-18T18:04:47.000Z","image_url":"https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/afp_6a59d3602d4b-1784271712.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440","category":"world","topic":"world","tags":[],"political_bias":null,"bias_score":null,"confidence_score":null,"credibility_score":null,"factual_quality":null,"reading_time":3,"word_count":499,"view_count":0,"breaking":false,"breaking_news":false,"ai_analysis":null,"fact_check_status":"unverified","archive_status":"hot"}}