Iran Missile Hit U.S. Troop Housing in Jordan | What’s News for July 20

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1. The Iranian ballistic missile attack on a Jordanian air base that killed two U.S. servicemembers struck prefabricated housing units where troops lived and slept.

The attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base was one of three separate missile strikes on the base in 24 hours last week, which killed two soldiers from Army air and missile defense units, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter. The remains of a third person were found at the location and are being examined. That three missiles were able to slip through U.S. air defenses points to the challenges in protecting troops against Iranian missile and drone attacks. Meanwhile, mediators worked to push the U.S. and Iran into a new ceasefire.