As a result of Iranian strikes on Jordan, two American soldiers were… (сша · погибнуть · американский)
As a result of Iranian strikes on Jordan, two American soldiers were killed and another went missing. On July 17 in Jordan, two US soldiers died in combat when US Central Command forces and partner troops repelled Iranian missile and drone attacks.
Consensus
- Two U.S. military personnel were killed on July 17 during Iranian missile and drone attacks on a U.S. base in Jordan.
- One U.S. service member remains missing after the attack.
- Four other American service members were injured and treated in Jordanian hospitals, then released.
- Additional U.S. personnel sustained minor injuries and returned to duty.
- The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the casualties and stated it would not disclose identities of the deceased until 24 hours after notifying next of kin.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for the attack, stating they destroyed several aircraft at the base.
- U.S. military launched retaliatory airstrikes against Iran shortly after the incident.
Points of divergence
- The number of U.S. service members killed in the nearly five-month conflict reached 16, with additional deaths on March 1 (six at a port in Kuwait) and March 12 (six in an aircraft crash in western Iraq). — fontanka
- The number of U.S. military fatalities rose to 16 by July 17, with most deaths occurring within the first two weeks of the conflict. — kommersant
- President Donald Trump called the incident a 'very sad event' and said it was done for the benefit of the country. — fontanka
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted on X: 'Rest in peace, heroes. Their sacrifice only strengthens our resolve.' — fontanka
- The U.S. military had lost 14 personnel before the July incident and 370 were injured by July 17. — kommersant
Coverage (4 sources)
- US military personnel killed in Iranian strikes on Jordan — Фонтанка
- CENTCOM reports casualties in repelling Iran's attacks — Интерфакс
- Two American soldiers killed in Jordan during Iranian shelling — Коммерсантъ
- Pentagon Confirms Death of Two US Soldiers in Jordan Due to Iranian Strikes — Вести