Meanwhile, the Pentagon said on Tuesday that a US soldier previously reported missing following an “enemy attack” on a military base in Jordan is now believed to have been killed in action.
“Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, 28, of Ozone Park, New York, is believed to have been killed in action on July 17, 2026, during an enemy attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan,” the Department of Defense said in a statement.
The incident is under investigation, it added.
The US Central Command had previously listed Rampersad as missing following the attack.
His military status has since been updated to “Duty Status–Whereabouts Unknown” and he is now believed to be deceased.
The US and Iran signed a Pakistani-mediated memorandum of understanding last month to end their conflict that began in February and reach a lasting peace agreement, but tensions escalated again last week over the Strait of Hormuz, with the two sides exchanging attacks.
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