BREAKING: Trump announces the US will strike Iran in response to Iran's ballistic missile attacks on US targets in Jordan last night.
Trump adds "we're going to beat the fucking shit out of them" and "we'll be hitting them hard. They're going to get a beating."
BREAKING: Iran launches a surprise attack in a wave of ballistic missiles at US forces in the Middle East, with a direct hit reported on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan just a few minutes ago.
This breaks the 5-consecutive-night pause of strikes and breaks the temporary ceasefire.
A US official confirms IRGC launched multiple ballistic missiles from Iran in an attempted surprise attack on US forces.
1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, has been identified as one of the U.S. service members killed in last weekโs Iranian ballistic missile strike on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 55th Air Defense Artillery Regiment at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
The Pentagon identified two U.S. service members killed in Iranian attacks on an American base in Jordan on Friday and Saturday.
- Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii
- Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas.
CENTCOM Statement on Recently Fallen, Missing U.S. Service Members
TAMPA, Fla. โ 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. Additionally, one service member is currently missing.
Four American service members were medically evacuated to Jordanian hospitals. They have since been discharged. Other personnel who were evaluated for minor injuries have returned to duty.
Out of respect for the families, CENTCOM will withhold additional information, including the identities of the fallen warriors, until 24 hours after the next of kin have been notified.