Pentagon Identifies 2 US Service Members Killed in Iran Attack on Jordan Base The United States military confirmed that two American service members were killed in an Iranian attack on a joint US Jordanian base in Al Jafr, Jordan.
The incident marks the latest escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran, which have been strained for months over issues including nuclear development and regional security.
Background of the Attack A coordinated Iranian assault struck the Al Jafr base at around 12:30 AM local time on Wednesday.