2 US troops killed, one missing after Iranian missile and drone attack in Jordan

Two US service members were killed and another remains missing after Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks targeted American and partner forces in Jordan, the US military said on Saturday.

The attack comes as fighting between the United States and Iran continues to intensify following the collapse of a temporary ceasefire arrangement.

Two US troops killed, one still missing

In a statement, the US Central Command said the attack took place on July 17 while US and partner forces were defending against Iranian missile and drone strikes in Jordan.

"On July 17, two US service members in Jordan were killed in action as US Central Command (CENTCOM) and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks. Additionally, one service member is currently missing in action," the statement said.

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Four American service members were medically evacuated to hospitals in Jordan but have since been discharged, while other personnel treated for minor injuries have returned to duty.

The US military said it would withhold the identities of the deceased until 24 hours after their next of kin had been notified.

Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles

Jordan's military said it intercepted 10 Iranian missiles that entered its airspace overnight and reported no damage from the barrage.

The latest casualties are the first officially confirmed US deaths linked to Iran's renewed attacks since the collapse of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that had temporarily paused fighting between Washington and Tehran.

The deaths also raise the US military toll in the ongoing conflict with Iran to 14, after a US Navy pilot who went missing earlier this month was declared dead.

US presses ahead with strikes on Iran

The attack came as the United States carried out its seventh consecutive night of airstrikes inside Iran after President Donald Trump declared the temporary ceasefire agreement "over."

The military campaign follows escalating tensions centred on the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has targeted commercial shipping and challenged international maritime traffic.

Iran suspends ceasefire commitments

Earlier on Saturday, Iran announced that it was suspending all of its commitments under the Memorandum of Understanding with the United States, accusing Washington of violating the agreement through continued military operations.

According to Iran's Fars news agency, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said the US had effectively abandoned the deal.

"The US has violated and suspended all its commitments within the framework of the Islamabad MoU," Gharibabadi said.

Khamenei issues fresh warning to Washington

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei also issued a fresh warning to the United States, saying the renewed military campaign proved that President Donald Trump's commitments could not be trusted.

"Now that the American enemy seeks to incite war and bear its most serious consequences, it should know that the dear Iranian nation and the axis of resistance have unforgettable lessons to offer it," Khamenei said in a statement carried by Iranian state television.

He added that the US actions had "once again demonstrated to everyone the worthlessness of the American president's signature."