Two American service members were killed and another remains missing after Iranian ballistic missiles and attack drones targeted U.S. and allied forces in Jordan on Friday, marking the first U.S. military fatalities since President Donald Trump ended the ceasefire with Iran last week, U.S. Central Command announced.

“On July 17, two U.S. service members in Jordan were killed in action as U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks,” CENTCOM said in a statement.

“Additionally, one service member is currently missing in action.”

As of approximately 3 p.m., nearly two hours after CENTCOM released its statement, the White House had not publicly commented on the deaths.

The attack represents the first loss of American military personnel since President Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran to be over and resumed military operations against the Islamic Republic.

Four additional U.S. troops were evacuated to hospitals in Jordan following the assault but have since been released, according to the military. Several other service members sustained minor injuries and have already returned to duty.

Military officials said the attack involved a coordinated barrage of ballistic missiles and armed drones directed at American and partner forces stationed in Jordan. An investigation into the incident is underway.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth vowed that the attack would not weaken America’s resolve.

“Godspeed, heroes,” he wrote. “Their sacrifice only stiffens our resolve.”

Several congressional Democrats, however, used the incident to renew calls for an end to the conflict with Iran.

“We owe our servicemembers and their families a debt that can never be fully repaid, but we must begin by preventing future loss of life and bringing this war to an end,” Rep. Sarah Elfreth (D-Md.) posted to X.

“This is the cost of President Trump’s needless war,” wrote Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-Ill.)

“This country owes a debt that can never be repaid, but we can prevent more tragic loss of life,” Rep. Herb Conaway (D-N.J.) posted to X.

“I demand that Trump end this war that he started and Republicans in Congress do the same. Enough is enough.”

Republican lawmakers responded by honoring the fallen troops while warning Iran that it would be held accountable.

“We honor their sacrifice, stand with our troops, and remain committed to holding those responsible accountable,” Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) wrote.

American forces have come under repeated attack from Iran and its proxy groups throughout the Middle East in recent days as the conflict continues to intensify.

Friday’s deadly strike was the deadliest single attack on U.S. forces in the region since March, highlighting the growing dangers facing American personnel as hostilities with Tehran continue to escalate. The latest casualties bring the total number of U.S. troops killed during the Iran conflict to 16.

CENTCOM declined to disclose the precise location of the attack within Jordan or provide additional details regarding how the service members were killed, saying further information was being withheld out of respect for their families.

Jordan’s military announced that it intercepted multiple missiles and drones that entered the country’s airspace, stating that its forces acted to defend the kingdom’s sovereignty and protect its citizens.

The identities of the two fallen service members have not yet been released. Military officials said their names will remain confidential until at least 24 hours after their next of kin have been notified.

{Matzav.com}