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2 U.S. troops killed in Iranian attack identified as U.S. launches another round of strikes

Jul 20, 2026Center

The Pentagon on Monday released the identities of two U.S. service members who were killed in an Iranian airstrike against an American base in Jordan. Charlie D'Agata reports.

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