Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR) have launched a large-scale search operation for two U.S. soldiers reported missing since May 2, 2026. The soldiers were participating in the African Lion 2026 joint military exercise in southern Morocco.
According to a statement from U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), the missing personnel are assigned to a unit involved in the annual training event. The search involves Moroccan ground and air assets, as well as U.S. military resources.
Officials have not disclosed the names of the missing soldiers or the specific circumstances of their disappearance. The operation is ongoing, with efforts focused on the exercise area near the town of Tan-Tan.
African Lion 2026 is a major combined exercise involving forces from Morocco, the United States, and several other partner nations. The exercise includes ground, air, and naval training components.
