### [2026-07-18](/feed/2026/07/18/index.md)

##### 2026 Iran war
# The U.S. Central ​Command (CENTCOM) reports that two American troops have been "killed in action" in Jordan while defending against Iranian missiles and attacks against the country, bringing the total casualties for American troops to 16. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/two-us-service-members-jordan-killed-iranian-attack-us-says-2026-07-18/)
2. [The Wall Street Journal](https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/two-u-s-servicemembers-killed-one-missing-in-iran-missile-attack-on-jordan-a59f9699)

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