First U.S. Combat Deaths on Jordanian Soil in U.S.-Iran War

Two U.S. troops died in Jordan on July 17, 2026, defending against an Iranian drone and missile attack — the first confirmed U.S. combat deaths on Jordanian soil since the war began in February. Iran had earlier claimed striking a U.S. air base there, signaling its targets now include direct U.S. positions, not just Israeli-linked sites. The deaths will intensify pressure on Washington to respond.