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Iran killed two US service members defending against a wave of Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks in Jordan on Friday - with a third member MIA, US Central Command announced Saturday.

 On July 17, two U.S. service members in Jordan were killed in action as U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks,  the combatant command said in a statement.

 Additionally, one service member is currently missing in action. 

The White House had yet to comment on the deaths as of 3 p.m. - nearly two hours after the CENTCOM announcement.

3 A missile launched by Iran's Revolutionary Guards towards an American target from an undisclosed location seen in footage released on July 17, 2026. SEPAHNEWS.COM/AFP via Getty Images

It marks the first fatalities to US military personnel since President Trump ended the cease-fire with Iran last week.

Four additional US troops were medically evacuated to hospitals in Jordan following the Friday attack but have since been released.

Other personnel who suffered minor injuries have already returned to duty, the military said.

The latest barrage involved both ballistic missiles and attack drones aimed at American and partner forces stationed in Jordan.

An investigation is ongoing.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth posted to X that their deaths will not deter the US military.

 Godspeed, heroes,  he wrote.  Their sacrifice only stiffens our resolve. 

Several House Democrats, however, exploited the tragedy to call for an end to the war.

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 We owe our servicemembers and their families a debt that can never be fully repaid, but we must begin by preventing future loss of life and bringing this war to an end,  Rep. Sarah Elfreth (D-Md.) posted to X.

 This is the cost of President Trump's needless war,  wrote Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-Ill.)

 This country owes a debt that can never be repaid, but we can prevent more tragic loss of life,  Rep. Herb 

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