Two U.S. Troops Killed as Iranian Attack Targets Jordan Base, Escalation Widens
The Pentagon identified First Lt. Tyler Feehan and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales as the two U.S. service members killed in Iran’s missile attack on a Jordan-based base, raising U.S. fatalities in the conflict to 17. Iran and its allies said they conducted counterstrikes, while U.S.-led operations reportedly continued on multiple fronts. The clash contributed to volatile energy markets, with gas prices hitting around $4 per gallon and the oil price briefly topping $90 per barrel. Polls show waning public support for President Trump’s handling of the war. Iran said it would defend its sovereignty and implied it will respond to what it calls ongoing aggression.