Live updates: US service members killed in Jordan during a week of renewed fighting with Iran

Two United States service members are dead and one is missing in action following Iranian fire in Jordan. This incident marks the first American military deaths from Iranian forces since March. Tensions remain high as the United States military continues a seven-day bombing campaign targeting Iranian military logistics and infrastructure, while Tehran retaliates with missile and drone strikes against American allies across the Middle East.

The ceasefire agreement brokered between Washington and Tehran last month is now effectively void. Iranian leadership has publicly dismissed the previous memorandum of understanding as worthless. Iranian forces have launched waves of projectiles at sites in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, and Qatar. These actions include strikes on vital civilian infrastructure such as desalination plants, which are necessary for water supplies in the region.

The conflict has caused significant disruption to energy markets. Oil prices rose by 4.6 percent on Friday as shipments through the Strait of Hormuz effectively halted. The average price of gasoline in the United States continues to climb, reaching nearly four dollars per gallon. Experts note that the escalation shows few signs of slowing, as both sides engage in retaliatory cycles rather than returning to diplomatic negotiations.

Regional leaders are calling for a return to dialogue, but current military movements suggest a path toward further instability. United States refueling aircraft are currently stationed at Israeli military bases, and Iranian officials have threatened to expand strikes against any nations that host American forces. As the situation remains fluid, global markets and regional neighbors watch the Strait of Hormuz for signs of further economic or security impacts.