President Trump warned that Iran will face extensive retaliation after multiple U.S. service members were killed in recent combat operations.
Iranian airstrikes in Jordan injured several U.S. servicemembers, and a separate attack in Iraq resulted in the death of another service member.
The U.S. Central Command reported the discovery of unidentified remains believed to belong to the missing service member from the Jordanian base attack.
The Pentagon identified the two fallen personnel as Private Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas, and First Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii.
President Trump described the casualties as a tragic loss and ordered senior defense officials to ensure Iran pays a severe price.
The directive was conveyed to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Kaine, emphasizing a heightened response.
The United States has intensified its air campaign, completing a ninth consecutive night of strikes intended to hold Tehran accountable.
Earlier this month, Iran resumed attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the United States to reinstate a naval blockade and increase bombing operations.
At the NATO summit in Ankara, President Trump declared the U.S.-Iran ceasefire over, criticizing Iranian leadership and warning of further escalation.
He indicated that future actions could target Iran’s energy, oil, and transportation infrastructure and did not rule out a ground operation, mentioning the strategic oil export hub at Kharg Island.
