Thursday, October 1, 2026

RN

Right News

Foreign Policy

American Heroes Killed in Iranian Missile Attack; Trump Strikes Back

Two U.S. service members confirmed dead after Tehran’s latest act of aggression in Jordan.

Foreign PolicyPublished July 19, 2026 at 12:18 AM
A USA patch flag on the US military uniform

The cost of Iranian aggression has risen once again as the U.S. military confirms that two service members were killed and one remains missing following a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones fired by Iranian forces into Jordan.

This latest provocation marks a grim escalation in the ongoing conflict, as Iran continues its campaign to threaten American personnel and commercial shipping lanes. In response, U.S.

Central Command confirmed that President Trump ordered a new round of air strikes on Saturday night, marking the eighth consecutive night of operations designed to degrade Iran’s ability to project power and punish the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for their direct assault on our troops.

While the Iranian regime and its Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, continue to spout empty rhetoric about American credibility, the reality remains that Tehran’s forces are the ones actively targeting military facilities and civilian infrastructure across the region.

The Gulf Cooperation Council has rightfully condemned Iran’s attacks on power and water plants as war crimes, highlighting the regime's disregard for international norms. Despite the loss of our brave warriors, the U.S. remains committed to defending its interests and its allies.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth honored the fallen, stating that their sacrifice only serves to stiffen American resolve. As the U.S. reimposes blockades on Iranian ports to choke off the regime’s ability to fund its terror operations, the message to Tehran is clear: American strength will not be deterred by cowardly strikes.

Tags

iranmilitaryforeign-policynational-securitymiddle-east

More in Foreign Policy

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during an annual plenary session of the Valdai Discussion Club, on October 2, 2025 in Sochi, Russia
Foreign Policy7h ago

Putin Doubles Down: Russia Shows No Intent to End Ukraine Invasion

Vladimir Putin remains committed to his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with Russian officials openly discussing escalation and the destruction of Ukrainian statehood.

A firefighter wearing heavy duty black overalls with fluorescent green stripes holds a hosepipe next to a damaged buildings, which is at the scene of a Russian strike in the Kyiv region.
Foreign Policy15h ago

Russia Unleashes Massive Assault on Ukrainian Power Grid

Russia launched its most significant attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure since the end of the last heating season, hitting 11 regions and causing widespread power disruptions.

A member of the Iraqi security forces gestures as he travels in a convoy through Baghdad, Iraq (30 September 2026)
Foreign Policy19h ago

Mission Accomplished: US and UK Forces Complete Withdrawal from Iraq

The final British and American troops have exited Iraq, marking the successful conclusion of Operation Inherent Resolve and the decisive defeat of the Islamic State's territorial caliphate.