Two US troops killed in Iran missile attack

Two US service members were killed and several were wounded in an Iranian attack on an air base in Jordan, further escalating a weeklong exchange of fire where both sides have been striking a broader array of targets.

The CENTCOM said four US service members were medically evacuated to hospitals in Jordan but have since been discharged. Others who suffered minor injuries have returned to duty.

CENTCOM said the troops were killed in action on July 17 as U.S. and partner forces responded to the attack. It did not specify where in Jordan the attack occurred or provide additional details about the circumstances.

Jordan’s military earlier said it had intercepted 10 Iranian missiles fired into its airspace overnight, without reporting any damage. The US military said it had carried out the seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran since President Donald Trump declared their temporary ceasefire agreement “over”.

The latest deaths come after a US Navy pilot who went missing earlier this month was declared dead – bringing the American death toll in the ongoing war with Iran to 14. CENTCOM said it was withholding the identities of the two service members killed until 24 hours after their families have been notified.

Will this lead to a greater US response, and will it lead to greater political pressure on President Trump? It is difficult to predict now, but the war with with Iran could be ramping up again.