The US military announced the first US 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 US and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks.
Iranian Attacks on US Targets
The US has been exchanging strikes with Iran, targeting infrastructure and military targets. The battle over the Strait of Hormuz has intensified, with the US conducting its seventh straight night of strikes, hitting surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage, and maritime capabilities.
The Iranian supreme leader warned of “unforgettable lessons” if the United States keeps attacking the Islamic Republic. The remarks were read out on state TV and attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei, who also called President Donald Trump’s signature “worthless and invalid”.
The US and Iran have been negotiating a deal to end the fighting, but Tehran has suspended its commitments to the interim deal signed about a month ago. The US has reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports to halt its shipments of crude oil.
Original reporting: NBC6 Miami — read the source article.
