2 U.S. service members killed, 1 missing following Iranian strike on Jordan
U.S. forces launched a new round of airstrikes against Iran Saturday evening at the direction of President Trump following the deaths of two U.S. service members.
Updated on: July 18, 2026 / 8:40 PM EDT / CBS News
Two U.S. service members were killed overnight in an Iranian strike on a military base in Jordan, U.S. Central Command said Saturday.
A third service member is also missing in action, CENTCOM said. Four other U.S. service members were medically evacuated to a hospital in Jordan and have since been discharged. Other service members were treated for minor injuries, according to the military.
The identities of the American service members who died have not been released, pending notification of the next of kin.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reacted to the deaths of two U.S. service members in Jordan, saying Saturday in a social media post, "Godspeed, heroes."
"Their sacrifice only stiffens our resolve," Hegseth said on X .