U.S. Military Deaths in Iran Conflict Rise to 18
Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Washington, July 21 (Reporter Huang Qiang, Xu Jianmei) - The U.S. Department of Defense stated on the 21st that a U.S. soldier went missing on the 17th during an attack on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, which is believed to be linked to Iran. As a result, the number of U.S. military deaths has risen to 18 since the large-scale military operations launched by the U.S. and Israel against Iran at the end of February.
Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category
Casualties & Losses
SALUTE Report
Size
18 U.S. military personnel
Activity
U.S. military casualties due to military operations in Iran
Location
Jordan · Iran
Unit
U.S. Armed Forces
Time
July 17
Equipment
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Summary
A U.S. soldier was reported missing and is believed dead following an attack in Iran on July 17. This incident raises the total number of U.S. military casualties to 18 since the beginning of large-scale military operations against Iran by the U.S. and Israel in late February.
Key Facts
- A U.S. soldier went missing on July 17 during an attack in Iran.
- The soldier is believed to be dead.
- The total U.S. military death toll has risen to 18 since late February.
- The casualties are linked to U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran.