Two U.S troops killed, one missing in Iranian attack on Jordan base as regional conflict escalate.
The U.S. military announced Saturday that two American service members were killed and another remains missing after an Iranian attack on a military base in Jordan, marking the first U.S. troop deaths from direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the war.
The attack occurred Friday as U.S. and allied forces defended the base against ballistic missiles and drones. Four additional service members were injured and evacuated to hospitals in Jordan before later being released. The identities of the two fallen troops have not been released. Since the conflict began, 16 U.S. service members have been killed, and more than 430 have been wounded.
The announcement came as Iran escalated its rhetoric, with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warning the United States of "unforgettable lessons" if attacks continue. Iran also declared it was suspending its commitments under a temporary agreement reached about a month ago, intended to move both sides toward ending the conflict.
Fighting has intensified around the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route that previously carried about one-fifth of the world's crude oil. The strategic waterway has become a major focus of the conflict, raising concerns over global energy supplies and regional stability.
Iranian strikes caused significant damage in Kuwait, where a desalination plant and an oil facility were hit. The attacks injured several people, sparked fires, and forced portions of the country's water and power infrastructure offline. It marked the second strike against a desalination facility in Kuwait within two days.
Elsewhere in the region, Iraq reported intercepting attack drones over Irbil, while Jordan said its air defenses shot down Iranian missiles. Air raid sirens also sounded repeatedly in Bahrain and parts of Saudi Arabia as missile threats continued across the Gulf.
Meanwhile, U.S. Central Command said American forces carried out a seventh consecutive night of strikes targeting Iranian surveillance systems, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage sites and maritime capabilities.
Iran reported that U.S. airstrikes damaged electrical infrastructure, desalination facilities, bridges and transportation routes in the southern part of the country, including areas near Bandar Abbas and the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials said at least 50 people have been killed and more than 500 wounded during U.S. strikes over the past three weeks.
Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping since the conflict began, disrupting global energy markets and driving up oil prices. Tehran has insisted the waterway should be under its control and has fired on vessels in recent days, while the United States has increased military pressure, including restoring a naval blockade on Iranian ports to restrict oil exports.
The conflict continues to deepen with no sign of renewed negotiations, as both sides escalate military operations and regional tensions remain high.
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