US military says 2 troops are dead and 1 is missing after Iran attacks a base in Jordan

The U.S. military reports the first U.S. troop deaths from direct Iranian fire since the war's early days.
By AP at ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · · 1 min read

The U.S. military reports the first U.S. troop deaths from direct Iranian fire since the war's early days.
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The U.S. military reports the first U.S. troop deaths from direct Iranian fire since the war's early days.

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The U.S. military on Saturday announced the first U.S. troop deaths due to direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the war, saying two were killed and another was missing in an attack on a base in Jordan. They were killed Friday as the U.S. and partner forces defended against Iranian bal...

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