Amman: Two US service members in Jordan were killed, and one was reported missing as the United States and its allies defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks, the US military announced on Saturday. These incidents occurred on Friday, marking the first US deaths due to direct Iranian fire since the onset of the ongoing conflict with Iran.
According to France24.com, the escalation comes amid a series of retaliatory strikes between the US and Iran. The US military conducted airstrikes targeting key infrastructure in Iran, including bridges and a port surveillance tower. This prompted Iranian officials to reference "attacks on power infrastructure" for the first time, urging the public to conserve electricity. Additionally, Tehran launched attacks on US military sites across the Gulf region, including locations in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, causing damage to a desalination and electricity plant in Kuwait.
Iran has reported that since June 22, 2026, US strikes have resulted in 38 deaths and over 400 injuries within its borders. The situation continues to evolve as both nations engage in retaliatory actions, affecting military and civilian infrastructures across the region.