The Trump administration confirmed that two american service members were killed during U.S. operations in connection with the conflict involving Iran. The U.S.
Department of Defense reported that Trooper Tyler James Feehan, 25, from Hawaii, and service member Isabella Gonzales, 19, from Texas, were killed while in Jordan. Their service was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, an American mission targeting the Islamic State. Gonzales was reported killed on Friday, April 17, while Feehan passed away the following day, Saturday, April 18.
According to American officials, both service members died following an enemy attack that occurred on April 17 at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. While the initial statement did not detail the exact circumstances of their deaths, it noted that the incident remains under investigation. Later that day, on Saturday, U.S.
Central Command issued a separate announcement stating that the two american service members were killed in Jordan while defending against attacks involving Iranian ballistic missiles and drones. The details provided by the Department of Defense indicate that the loss of life occurred during operations in the region. The military has stated that a thorough investigation is underway to determine the full circumstances surrounding the deaths of the two personnel.
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