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Iran attacks Jordan base, killing 2 US troops in first direct fire deaths

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Two U.S. service members were killed and one is missing following an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack on an airbase in Jordan. This marks the first time U.S. troops have died from direct Iranian fire since the conflict began. The incident raises the total number of U.S. service members killed in the war to 16, with over 430 wounded. AI

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Iran attacks Jordan base, killing 2 US troops in first direct fire deaths

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

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

    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. They were killed Friday as the US and partner forces defended again…

  2. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Barak Ravid ·

    Two U.S. troops killed in Iranian missile attack on Jordan

    <p>Two U.S. service members were killed and more wounded in an <a href="https://www.axios.com/world/iran" target="_blank">Iranian</a> ballistic missile attack on an airbase in Jordan on Saturday, military officials said. </p><p><strong>The big picture:</strong> This is the first …

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