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Iran attack in Jordan kills two U.S. service members

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  • Two U.S. service members were killed and one remains missing after Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks in Jordan on Friday, U.S. Central Command said.
  • Four U.S. personnel were medically evacuated to hospitals in Jordan and have since been discharged; additional troops with minor injuries returned to duty.
  • Jordan's military said it intercepted 10 Iranian missiles fired into its airspace overnight and reported no damage.
  • The U.S. military carried out its seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump declared the temporary ceasefire agreement "over."
 2026-07-18 · 3 MIN READ

Turkey in talks to transfer S-400 to UAE to unlock F-35 purchase

Illustration accompanying article: Turkey in talks to transfer S-400 to UAE to unlock F-35 purchase
  • Turkey is in talks to transfer its Russian S-400 air-defense system to the United Arab Emirates as part of an effort to secure permission from the U.S. to purchase F-35 fighter jets, U.S. and regional officials said.
  • The U.S. removed Turkey from the F-35 program in 2019 after it purchased the S-400, citing concerns the Russian system could capture data on the jet's radar signature.
  • The UAE is seeking to bolster its air defenses in response to Iranian drone and missile attacks that have struck Gulf states during this year's war.
  • The proposed deal faces hurdles, including Russia's approval to re-export the S-400 and potential opposition from U.S. lawmakers who must certify Turkey's compliance with U.S. law.
  • U.S. lawmakers who visited Ankara for the NATO summit earlier this month said they supported a deal that would see Turkey remove its S-400s and obtain the F-35.
 2026-07-18 · 3 MIN READ
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