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Pentagon Identifies Two US Soldiers Killed in Jordan Attack

By TrendingWire Newsroom

The Pentagon has identified two American soldiers who were killed in an attack on a US base in Jordan. Both were active-duty service members. The military said they died while defending against Iranian ballistic missiles and drones on Friday. One of the soldiers was 19 years old. The attack, which Iran has been blamed for, also injured several other US personnel. The Pentagon has not released further details about the soldiers or the incident. An investigation is underway. The US continues to assess the situation in the region, where tensions with Iran remain high. The deaths mark a significant escalation in attacks on US forces in the Middle East. President Biden has been briefed on the incident.

Sources: NYT, NDTV World

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