US military identifies 2 soldiers killed during Iranian strikes in Jordan
The deaths bring the U.S. military toll in the conflict with Iran to 17, and officials said the attack is under investigation.
- The Pentagon has identified two American soldiers killed in Jordan during a defense against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks.
- The fallen service members were identified as 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas.
- Both soldiers were deployed in Jordan supporting U.S. operations when their position was hit during the overnight strike, which took place at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base.
- The fatal attack brings total U.S. military fatalities in the conflict to 17, highlighting the escalating risks to American troops stationed across the Middle East despite having no ground forces directly in Iran.
- In response, U.S. Central Command launched a fresh wave of retaliatory airstrikes targeting Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps positions and coastal defenses.
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