Two American troops have been killed and another is missing following an Iranian attack on an air base in Jordan, US officials confirmed on July 19, 2026. The attack, which involved drones and missiles, struck the base near the Syrian border, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.
The Pentagon stated that the attack occurred early Sunday morning local time, with Iranian forces targeting the base used by US and coalition forces. Search efforts are underway for the missing service member, while the identities of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
President Joe Biden condemned the attack, vowing to hold Iran accountable. 'We will respond at a time and place of our choosing,' he said in a statement. The incident is the deadliest against US forces in the region since the 2020 attack on Al Asad Airbase in Iraq.
