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Two U.S. service members were killed in action Friday following Iranian strikes against Jordan, U.S. Central Command announced Saturday, the latest U.S. military deaths as the war against Iran has ratcheted up in recent weeks after a ceasefire failed.
The deaths were announced Saturday afternoon.
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Key Facts
The service members were killed in Jordan, Central command said, noting one service member is missing in action after the U.S. and “partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks.”
Four American service members were evaluated at Jordanian hospitals following the strikes and have since been discharged, Central Command added.
Strikes between the U.S. and Iran have increased in recent weeks as a ceasefire between the two sides signed last month has been repeatedly violated.
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