Two US troops were killed, and another remains missing after an Iranian attack in Jordan, escalating regional tensions and raising security concerns across the Gulf and Middle East.
WEBDESK – SHARJAH NEWS
The Iran-US conflict has entered a more dangerous phase after two American troops were killed in Jordan. The incident is likely to heighten security concerns across the Gulf, including among US allies and regional partners.
The United States said Saturday that two American service members were killed and another remains missing after an Iranian missile and drone attack in Jordan, marking the first US military fatalities since the collapse of the ceasefire with Tehran earlier this month.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the troops were taking part in defensive operations alongside Jordanian and partner forces when Iranian ballistic missiles and drones targeted military positions in the kingdom. Four additional US personnel were injured during the attack, treated at Jordanian hospitals and later discharged, while other troops with minor injuries returned to duty.
The military did not release the identities of the deceased or provide further details about the missing service member, saying more information would be made available after families had been notified.
The attack represents a significant escalation in the regional conflict and is the first direct US combat loss since the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran unraveled. On Friday, CENTCOM rejected Iranian claims that it had successfully struck a US base in Jordan and destroyed American aircraft.
The latest casualties come as the United States carried out another round of airstrikes inside Iran following renewed hostilities. Washington said it completed an eighth consecutive night of strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure, while Tehran announced it was suspending its commitments under the interim peace agreement, accusing the United States of violating the accord.
In a written statement issued Saturday, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said recent US actions demonstrated that Washington could not be trusted to uphold agreements. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei also accused the United States of seeking greater control over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route through which around one-fifth of the world’s oil supply normally passes.
For Gulf countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait, the latest escalation underscores growing regional security risks. The widening conflict has already affected critical infrastructure and maritime traffic, increasing concerns over energy supplies, shipping routes and regional stability. The UAE has consistently called for restraint, dialogue and diplomatic solutions to prevent further escalation across the Middle East.
According to US military figures, at least 15 American service members have been killed since the conflict began in late February, while hundreds have been injured. The fighting has also resulted in thousands of reported deaths inside Iran, with diplomatic efforts to restore a ceasefire showing little sign of progress.
