Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Iran Attacks US Base in Jordan
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on a US base in Jordan, killing two American soldiers and injuring several others.
This is the first time US troops have been killed in the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Some US officials believe Iran might be getting help from China or Russia to target US bases, but Iran denies this.
The US military is defending against these attacks with the help of its partners.
Iran attacked a US base in Jordan with ballistic missiles and drones.
Two US service members were killed, one is missing, and four were injured.
This is the first US casualty in the ongoing Iran-US conflict.
US officials suspect Iran may be receiving targeting help from China or Russia.
The US military is defending against the attacks with the help of its partners.
- Who
- Iranian military
- What
- Ballistic missile and drone attacks on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan
- When
- July 17, 2026
- Where
- Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan
- Why
- Escalation in hostilities between Iran and the US
US Officials
Iran
Source of Targeting Information
US Officials
Iran may be receiving targeting help from China or Russia.
Iran
Iran denies receiving any external assistance in targeting.
- Date of Attack
- July 17, 2026
- Location of Attack
- Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan
- Casualties
- 2 US service members killed, 1 missing, 4 injured
- Type of Attack
- Ballistic missile and drone attacks
- US Service Members Killed in Iran War
- 16
