Iran kills two US soldiers, suspends ceasefire agreement

Two US soldiers were killed and one is missing after Iran launched a ballistic missile and drone attack on a base in Jordan, prompting Tehran to suspend its obligations under the fragile ceasefire agreement signed with Washington on June 17. Source: ABC, El País, Euronews

What happened

On Friday, July 17, Iranian projectiles struck the Muwaffaq Salti air base in Jordan, hitting hangars and fuel depots. Source: El Confidencial The attack killed two US service members and left a third missing; four others were wounded but later discharged. Source: ABC, CENTCOM The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility, stating the strike targeted aircraft and essential military installations. Source: El Confidencial

Casualties and escalation

The deaths raise the total number of US military fatalities since the start of the war on February 28 to 16, with over 430 wounded. Source: ABC, Euronews Iran's health ministry reports 50 civilian deaths and 500 wounded from US bombing over the past three weeks. Source: El País, Euronews In response, the US conducted its seventh consecutive night of airstrikes against Iranian infrastructure, including tunnels and bridges near Bandar Abbas. Source: ABC, CENTCOM

Iran's response

Tehran announced it is suspending its commitments under the interim agreement, accusing Washington of violating the pact. Source: El País, ABC Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei called Trump's signature "invalid and worthless" and warned of "unforgettable lessons" if US attacks continue. Source: Infobae, Euronews He hinted at potential activation of allied militias in the region, such as the Houthis in Yemen. Source: El País

What's next

The US has restored a naval blockade on Iranian ports and escalated threats. Source: Euronews The Strait of Hormuz remains closed under Iranian control, disrupting global oil markets. Source: El Confidencial, Euronews