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The United States has conducted new strikes against Iran following the deaths of two American service members in an Iranian attack in Jordan. President Donald Trump expressed sorrow over the deaths, calling them "a very sad thing," while confirming that Washington would continue its military campaign, now in its ninth consecutive night, as reported by Al Jazeera.

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Reports from multiple outlets detail the sequence of events. Al Jazeera reported that two US service members were killed in Iranian strikes in Jordan and that President Trump described the deaths as "a very sad thing," adding that "we're never allowing Iran to have a nuclear weapon." Later updates from Al Jazeera noted that the latest strikes on Iran were carried out "in honour" of the American military personnel killed in Jordan and Iraq, with total US casualties since the war began reaching 17 killed and more than 420 wounded.

Deutsche Welle, citing US Central Command (CENTCOM), reported that two US soldiers were killed and one is missing in action after Iranian attacks in Jordan. CENTCOM stated that US troops and partner forces had been "defending against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks." The command also reported that four American service members were medically evacuated to Jordanian hospitals and have since been discharged, while others with minor injuries returned to duty.

Key Claims

  • Two US service members were killed in the Iranian attack in Jordan, as reported by multiple outlets.
  • The total number of US service members killed since the war began is 17, with more than 420 wounded, according to Al Jazeera.
  • Two US soldiers were killed and one is missing in action, per CENTCOM's report as carried by Deutsche Welle.
  • The US has launched new strikes on Iran in response to the deaths, with President Trump calling them 'in honour' of the fallen, as reported by Al Jazeera.
  • Trump also stated that the deaths were "a very sad thing."
  • Iranian attacks targeted US troops and partner forces in Jordan, as reported by CENTCOM.