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U.S. military says 2 troops are dead, 1 is missing after Iranian attacks on a base in Jordan
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jon Gambrell and Toqa Ezzidin | The Associated Press , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 18, 2026
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Key points The airstrikes targeted Iran's Revolutionary Guard and were intended to degrade their ability to restrict oil tanker traffic. The US military has launched new airstrikes against Iran.
The US military has launched new airstrikes against Iran. This action is in response to an attack in Jordan that resulted in the deaths of two American service members. The attack also left one service member missing and four others requiring hospitalization.
The airstrikes targeted Iran's Revolutionary Guard and were intended to degrade their ability to restrict oil tanker traffic. An area near the Strait of Hormuz was targeted in the strikes.
Further details on the situation are available from US Central Command and other sources, including the specifics of the attack and the US military's response.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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