In a statement on Saturday, CENTCOM said the two soldiers were killed while repelling an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack on US and coalition forces stationed in Jordan on Friday.
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2 US soldiers killed in Iranian attack in Jordan
International Desk
Published: Sunday, 19 July 2026
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According to the Pentagon, a total of 16 US soldiers have been killed so far in the ongoing conflict. Additionally, more than 430 soldiers have been reported wounded.
US authorities said search operations are underway for the missing US soldier.
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