US and Iran exchange strikes after soldiers killed in Jordan

In mid-July 2026, the United States and Iran traded military strikes after an attack on a US base in Jordan killed two American service members and left one missing. Iran reportedly struck US bases in Kuwait, including oil and water infrastructure, while the US launched multiple rounds of airstrikes on Iranian targets in retaliation for the troop deaths.

The escalation followed earlier US strikes on Iranian-linked infrastructure. Both sides intensified their attacks, with the US stating its actions were direct responses to the killing of its soldiers. No further details on casualties or damage were immediately available.