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Middle East: Two US soldiers killed in Jordan during Iranian strikes
Two American military personnel were killed on July 18, 2026 during Iranian strikes in Jordan, according to the Financial Times. On the same day, Iran reportedly struck Saudi Arabia for the first time in several months as part of escalating tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz. The incident underscores intensifying conflict over this critical waterway. Both reports stem from a single source and have not been independently verified by other media outlets or official statements from US, Jordanian, Saudi, or Iranian authorities.