US retaliates with strikes as Trump calls deaths of two servicemen ‘very sad’

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19 Jul 2026 • 5:32 PM MYT
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US retaliates with strikes as Trump calls deaths of two servicemen ‘very sad’

  • The US has launched fresh airstrikes on Iran after two American service members were killed in an Iranian drone and missile attack on a base in Jordan.
  • US Central Command stated the operation on Saturday was intended to "swiftly punish" the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
  • Donald Trump described the deaths of the service members as "a very sad thing" and affirmed Washington's commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
  • Iran announced it was suspending its commitments under an initial peace agreement with the US, accusing Washington of violating the deal through its continued military campaign.
  • Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, declared Trump's signature on the accord "worthless and invalid" and warned the US of "unforgettable lessons" if attacks persisted.

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