U.S. Forces Launch New Airstrikes on Iran, Naval Blockade Enforcement Continues
CENTCOM reported that on July 17 two U.S. service members in Jordan were killed in action and one remains missing as U.S. and partner forces responded to Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks.
MIDDLE EAST — U.S. forces launched a new round of airstrikes against Iran beginning at 6 p.m. ET on July 18. The action followed the deaths of two U.S. service members in Jordan the previous day and occurs alongside continued naval blockade enforcement in the region.
CENTCOM reported that on July 17 two U.S. service members in Jordan were killed in action and one remains missing as U.S. and partner forces responded to Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks.
Four additional American service members were medically evacuated to Jordanian hospitals and have since been discharged.
Other personnel evaluated for minor injuries returned to duty. Identities of the fallen are being withheld until 24 hours after next-of-kin notification.
American forces continue to enforce the ongoing naval blockade against Iran. As of July 18, CENTCOM reported redirecting five commercial vessels and disabling one.
The guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) was photographed transiting the Arabian Sea with an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter nearby during these operations.
Jordan Casualties and Intercepts
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