Iran Attack on Jordan Base Kills Two US Soldiers
An Iranian attack hit a US base in Jordan on Friday. Two US soldiers were killed.
One US service member is missing. The base is called Muwaffaq Salti Air Base.
This was the first attack to kill US troops in months. A truce between the US and Iran had held since early April.
The US military group CENTCOM announced the attack on Saturday. US forces launched strikes back early Sunday in Iran.
Iran and the US have been trading strikes this week. Iran has been hitting US military sites across the Gulf region.
This attack marks a serious rise in tensions. It follows a period of calm between the two countries.
Klear Note — Iran and the US have exchanged military strikes for months. A ceasefire held since April until this week's attacks.
Key Terms 3
- CENTCOM US military command in charge of Middle East operations.
- Muwaffaq Salti Air Base A US military base located in Jordan.
- truce An agreement to stop fighting for a period of time.