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strike2026-07-17 00:00 UTC
Two US soldiers killed in Iranian missile and drone attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan
The Pentagon identified two US soldiers killed during an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. The deaths occurred on July 17 and July 18, and the incident remains under investigation; additional casualties and a missing service member were also reported.
DETAILS
Type
strike
Occurred
2026-07-17 00:00
Reported
2026-07-20
Location
Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan
Coordinates
31.9015, 36.5849
Killed
2
Wounded
4
Confidence
78 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
Two US soldiers were killed at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base during an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack; four troops were medically evacuated, and one service member was reported missing with unidentified remains found at the site pending verification.
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