Archive · 22 Jul 2026
US Soldier Sgt. Angel Rampersad Believed Killed in Iran Attack
Sgt.
Angel S. Rampersad was a 28-year-old soldier from New York.
He was believed to have been killed in action on July 17, 2026, during an attack at a military base in Jordan.
The attack is linked to forces supported by Iran, but the investigation is still happening.
The US military has not officially blamed Iran directly, but they have connected the attack to Iranian-backed groups.
Sgt.
Rampersad is the fourth American soldier believed to have been killed in recent attacks related to Iran.
Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, 28, from Ozone Park, New York, is believed to have been killed in action on July 17, 2026.
The incident occurred at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.
The attack is linked to Iranian-backed forces, but the investigation is ongoing.
Rampersad is the fourth American service member believed to have been killed in recent attacks related to Iran.
The US Department of Defense has identified Rampersad as the victim.
- Who
- Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, a 28-year-old soldier from Ozone Park, New York
- What
- Believed killed in action during an attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan
- When
- July 17, 2026
- Where
- Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan
- Why
- The attack is linked to Iranian-backed forces, but the investigation is ongoing.
US Military
Iran
Responsibility for the Attack
US Military
The US military has not explicitly blamed Iran for the attack, but has linked it to Iranian-backed forces.
Iran
Iran has not publicly claimed responsibility for the attack, but has been accused by the US of involvement.
- Name
- Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad
- Age
- 28
- Hometown
- Ozone Park, New York
- Date of Death
- July 17, 2026
- Location of Death
- Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan
- Status
- Believed killed in action
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing