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Iran attacks Jordan base, killing 2 US troops; leader invalidates Trump signature

Two U.S. service members were killed and one is missing following an Iranian attack on a base in Jordan. This marks the first U.S. troop deaths directly attributed to Iranian fire since the conflict's early stages. The attack occurred as U.S. and partner forces defended against Iranian missile and drone assaults. Iran's supreme leader also issued warnings and declared former President Donald Trump's signature invalid. AI

RANK_REASON Significant geopolitical event involving military casualties and international relations. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Iran attacks Jordan base, killing 2 US troops; leader invalidates Trump signature

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jon Gambrell, Toqa Ezzidin, The Associated Press ·

    Two U.S. troops are dead and another is missing after Iran attacks a base in Jordan as supreme leader calls Trump’s signature ‘worthless and invalid’

    Since the war began, 16 U.S. service members have now been killed and over 430 wounded.