ALBAWABA - The United States escalated its airstrikes against Iran in revenge for the killing of American service members in an Iranian army attack targeting a military base in Jordan.
Two American service members were killed, and one remains missing after Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks in Jordan on Friday, U.S. military officials announced. Another four service members were medically evacuated to hospitals in Jordan but have since been discharged. Others who had minor injuries have returned to duty.
On early Sunday morning, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said it completed another round of attacks against Iran on July 18 at 11:30 p.m. ET, at the Commander in Chief's direction.
CENTCOM wrote on X, "During the eighth consecutive night of U.S strikes, CENTCOM forces successfully hit Iranian military coastal surveillance and air defense facilities, maritime capabilities, and missile and drone storage sites to continue degrading Iranian military capabilities. American military assets also targeted Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces that launched attacks against U.S. service members in Jordan on July 17."
It added that at least "50,000 U.S. men and women in uniform are operating across the Middle East. They remain highly vigilant, focused, lethal, and ready."
