Jordan base attack kills two US troops
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The US military reported on Saturday that two American service members were killed and one is missing after an Iranian attack on a US base in Jordan on Friday. US Central Command said the incident raised the American military death toll in the ongoing conflict to 16, with more than 420 wounded since the war began. The attack followed a breakdown last week of an interim ceasefire agreement signed a month earlier, amid a seventh consecutive night of US strikes on Iranian-linked targets. Iran has responded by targeting infrastructure and appearing to strike Saudi Arabia, other Gulf allies, and Jordan.
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Timeline
- One month ago Interim ceasefire agreement formally signed
- Last week Interim ceasefire deal collapses completely
- Past week US conducts nightly regional strikes
- Friday Two US troops killed in Jordan
- Friday One additional US service member missing
- Saturday US Central Command confirms casualties publicly
- Saturday Iran criticizes repeated US deal breaches
- Saturday Iran expands attacks toward Gulf allies
Why it matters
This conflict can affect your safety. Iran's expanded attacks toward Gulf allies could escalate tensions and potentially lead to more violence. Keep an eye on travel advisories if you or your family have plans to visit the region.
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