Hormuz Escalation Deepens

Two U.S. service members were killed and one remains missing after Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks targeted U.S. and partner forces in Jordan on July 17, U.S. Central CommandCentral Commandtheater-level Unified Combatant Command of the U.S. Department of Defense responsible for the broader Middle East said. Four other U.S. personnel were medically evacuated to hospitals in Jordan and later discharged, while others with minor injuries returned to duty. CENTCOM said it is withholding the identities of the dead until 24 hours after next of kin are notified. The U.S. later launched new airstrikes against Iran in response.