US military identifies two soldiers killed in Iranian attack on Jordan

The US military has identified two soldiers killed in Jordan during ongoing conflict operations against Iran. The White House confirmed that President Trump plans to attend the dignified transfer of the fallen service members.
Why it matters
The deaths highlight the escalating human cost of the ongoing US-Iran military conflict, which has resulted in 17 American casualties since February.
Screen grab made from handout video footage released by the US Central Command shows US forces launching what the military says are precision strikes targeting Iranian military capabilities./Getty Images Screen grab made from handout video footage released by the US Central Command shows US forces launching what the military says are precision strikes targeting Iranian military capabilities./Getty Images US-Israel war on Iran US military identifies two soldiers killed in Iranian attack on Jordan Defense department says 1Lt Tyler James Feehan of Hawaii and Pvt Isabella Gonzales of Texas were killed
Prefer the Guardian on Google The US military on Monday identified two soldiers killed in action recently as part of the war with Iran.
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