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US, Iran Trade More Attacks After Two Troops Killed in Jordan

Bloomberg Markets Sunday 19 July 2026, 06:58 UTC By Arsalan Shahla and Sara Gharaibeh 1 min read
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US, Iran Trade More Attacks After Two Troops Killed in Jordan The US and Iran engaged in another wave of tit-for-tat attacks, signaling no let-up after strikes by the Islamic Republic killed two American service members in Jordan on Friday. US forces hit Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf overnight, as well as southern cities including Shadegan, Sirik and Hajiabad, Iranian media reported.

US, Iran Trade More Attacks After Two Troops Killed in Jordan The US and Iran engaged in another wave of tit-for-tat attacks, signaling no let-up after strikes by the Islamic Republic killed two American service members in Jordan on Friday. US forces hit Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf overnight, as well as southern cities including Shadegan, Sirik and Hajiabad, Iranian media reported. There were no immediate details on casualties or damage.
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