Three US soldiers were killed in Iranian drone and missile strikes in Jordan and Iraq, pushing the overall death toll from the recent escalation to 17. The attacks, which also wounded several other personnel, have drawn a swift military response from the United States.
The attacks
The strikes hit multiple locations across Jordan and Iraq, according to US officials. Drones and missiles were used in the coordinated assault, which targeted American forces stationed in the region. The exact sites of the attacks have not been publicly identified, but the Pentagon confirmed that three service members died and others were injured.
The toll
With these latest deaths, the number of US military personnel killed in hostile action in the region since the start of the current conflict has risen to 17. The figure includes those killed in previous incidents, though officials have not provided a detailed breakdown of each event. The wounded count has not been updated.
The response
Retaliatory strikes have been launched against unspecified locations. The US military said the operations are targeting Iranian-backed groups responsible for the attacks. No further details on the targets or the scope of the response have been released. The White House has not yet issued a statement on the next steps, but officials indicated that additional actions may follow.
The attacks come amid heightened tensions across the Middle East, with Iranian proxies frequently engaging US forces. The Pentagon is expected to provide more information on the retaliatory strikes in the coming hours.
