2 US troops dead, 1 missing after Iran attacks base in Jordan

Minutes earlier, Iran’s supreme leader had warned of “unforgettable lessons” if the United States keeps attacking the Islamic Republic

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Minutes earlier, Iran’s supreme leader had warned of “unforgettable lessons” if the United States keeps attacking the Islamic Republic. Iran leaves the truce "on hold" and kills two United States soldiers in Jordan. Other personnel who were evaluated for minor injuries have returned to duty.

Furthermore, These are the first American casualties in the conflict since last week the ceasefire between Iran and the United States was broken. "Out of respect for families, the Centcom will retain any additional information, including the identities of the fallen warriors, until 24 hours after the closest relatives have been notified," the official statement concluded. In turn, Kazem Gharibabadi, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, told Iranian state television that "the US violated its commitments under the agreement signed about a month ago and now Iran is no longer meeting [its own commitments]".

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Minutes earlier, Iran’s supreme leader had warned of “unforgettable lessons” if the United States keeps attacking the Islamic Republic.
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Iran leaves the truce "on hold" and kills two United States soldiers in Jordan.
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Other personnel who were evaluated for minor injuries have returned to duty.
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These are the first American casualties in the conflict since last week the ceasefire between Iran and the United States was broken.
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"Out of respect for families, the Centcom will retain any additional information, including the identities of the fallen warriors, until 24 hours after the closest relatives have been notified," the official statement concluded.
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In turn, Kazem Gharibabadi, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, told Iranian state television that "the US violated its commitments under the agreement signed about a month ago and now Iran is no longer meeting [its own commitments]".
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The United States Central Command confirmed this Saturday, July 18, the death of two U.S. military personnel in the Iranian attacks last night against Jordan.
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Centcom did not disclose the names of the victims and stated that it will only provide more information after official communication to the families.
according to Clarín — Último momento +1
Four other U.S. military personnel were taken to Jordanian hospitals, but were discharged.
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Iran acknowledged “attacks on power infrastructure” during the US airstrikes for the first time Friday when its Energy Ministry issued a call for people to use less power in southern provinces “experiencing extreme heat.” It did not specify what was hit.
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The casualties bring the total number of U.S. service members who have died during the months-long conflict with Iran to at least 15.
according to The Independent
No further information about the victims was released "out of respect for families", and their names should only be released 24 hours after the death notification.
according to RTP Notícias — Mundo
The broader campaign has also resulted in more than 400 U.S. troops being wounded.
according to The Independent
In addition, other staff members who were evaluated for minor injuries during the incident have returned to their regular tasks, CENTCOM added.
according to Clarín — Último momento
The US military on Saturday announced the first American troop deaths due to direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the war, saying two were killed and another was missing in an attack on a base in Jordan.
according to South China Morning Post — World
The fatalities mark the first time US troops have been killed by direct Iranian fire since the initial phase of the conflict.Jordan, which hosts US troops and aircraft, has been repeatedly targeted by Iran as it retaliates over a widening American airstrike campaign.
according to Daily Express

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"Out of respect for families, the Centcom will retain any additional information, including the identities of fallen warriors, until..
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These are the first American casualties recorded in the conflict since last week the ceasefire between Iran was broken..
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Minutes earlier, Iran’s supreme leader had warned of “unforgettable lessons” if the United States keeps attacking the Islamic Republic.
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They were killed Friday as the US and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks, a statement said.
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In turn, Kazem Gharibabadi, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, told Iranian state television that "the US violated the..
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