Two US service members killed during military operations in Jordan
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Two United States service members were killed during military operations in Jordan on July 17, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Friday.
CENTCOM said the troops were killed while US and partner forces were engaged in defensive operations. The military also confirmed that one additional US service member remains missing.
According to the statement, four American service members were medically evacuated to hospitals in Jordan following the incident. All four have since been discharged, while other personnel treated for minor injuries have returned to duty.
CENTCOM said it will not release the identities of the two fallen service members until at least 24 hours after their next of kin have been notified.
The US military did not provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the incident, citing respect for the families of the deceased and ongoing operational considerations.
