Two US Troops Killed, One Missing After Jordan Attack

Two US service members have been killed and another is missing following an attack in Jordan, US Central Command (Centcom) confirmed on Saturday.

These are the first US military casualties reported since the ceasefire ended earlier this month.

Centcom stated that the service members were participating in defensive operations against ballistic missile and drone attacks alongside regional partner forces.

On Friday, Centcom denied claims made by Iran regarding an attack on a US base and aircraft in Jordan. Centcom did not provide further details on the matter.

Four other service members were treated at hospitals in Jordan and have since been discharged. Others who sustained minor injuries have returned to duty, according to officials.

At least 15 US troops have lost their lives since the conflict intensified on February 28. The ongoing situation has caused numerous casualties and significant damage across the region.

Following recent developments, Iran launched several attacks targeting infrastructure, including power stations and bridges, affecting Jordan and other parts of the Gulf region. This came as Tehran announced it was suspending its commitments under the interim peace deal.

The escalation follows several nights of US air strikes. Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, released a written statement on Saturday saying US breaches of the interim deal "have once again proven to everyone the truth of how worthless and invalid the signature of the US President is".

Mr. Khamenei has not appeared in public since sustaining injuries in the attacks that claimed the life of his predecessor, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with other family members.

Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei accused the US of attempting to control the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route through which a fifth of the world’s oil supply passes. Both sides have stepped up operations in the area to secure shipping lanes.