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Iran’s ballistic missiles strike Jordan air base, killing two US servicemembers
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Iran launched ballistic missiles at a Jordanian air base on Friday, killing two US servicemembers and demonstrating its continued missile and drone capabilities despite prior claims of destruction by the US and Israel.
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Iran’s ballistic missiles strike Jordan air base, killing two US servicemembers
Iran launched ballistic missiles at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan on Friday, killing two US servicemembers and injuring several others. The attack, likely carried out by Iran-backed proxies, underscored Tehran’s persistent missile and drone arsenal despite US and Israeli efforts to dismantle its weapons programs. The strike followed a deadly drone attack on a US base in Jordan in January, which killed three American soldiers. Iran’s actions contradicted former US President Trump’s 2024 claim that his administration had ‘totally destroyed’ Iran’s military capabilities. The incident has heightened tensions in the region and drawn condemnation from US allies.
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