Two US troops were killed and one was reported missing after an Iranian attack in Jordan
They publishedTwo US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attack in Jordan
18 Jul, 17:31ZTwo U.S. servicemembers were killed, and one went missing in an Iran missile attack on Jordan
First reportThe Wall Street Journal · 18 Jul, 17:31Z
Latest reportNew York Post · 19 Jul, 09:12Z
Span16 hours · 5.3h between reports on average
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Why it matters
What
Two US troops were killed and one was reported missing after an Iranian attack in Jordan.
Why
Jordan said it intercepted 10 Iranian missiles fired into its airspace overnight, and the attack involved US troops.
Watch
Watch for further updates on the reported missing US troop and the outcome of Jordan’s missile interceptions.
Coverage over time
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The Wall Street Journal has filed the most reports; The Wall Street Journal moved first. Each line is one outlet's running total — where lines rise together, the story is being told in parallel.
Where the coverage comes from
Perspective mix: 1 center-left · 2 center · 1 center-right.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- US and Iran escalated attacks over the past week, raising fears of full-scale war.
- CENTCOM says an Iranian missile and drone attack in Jordan killed two service members on Friday.
- One additional US service member remains missing in action after the attack on July 17.
- Four American service members were medically evacuated to Jordanian hospitals and have since been discharged.
- The GCC head called the strikes a war crime, and Iran said Trump’s signature is worthless.
Summary
- US forces launched their eighth consecutive night of attacks targeting Iranian military infrastructure late Saturday.
- Strikes hit coastal surveillance, air defense, maritime capabilities, and missile and drone storage sites.
- Attacks began at 6 p.m. and ended around 11:30 p.m. Saturday, according to US Central Command.
- The campaign followed Iranian missile and drone attacks killing two US service members in Jordan.
- President Trump said the deaths were “a shame” and claimed the mission is critical.