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Two U.S. Soldiers from Texas and Hawaii Killed in Iranian Attack in Jordan

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The Department of Defense has confirmed the deaths of two U.S. soldiers, 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, following Iranian strikes on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. Gonzales, hailing from Carrollton, Texas, was killed on Friday, while Feehan, from Ewa Beach, Hawaii, succumbed to injuries on Saturday. This incident marks the first American fatalities from Iranian attacks since March, raising concerns about escalating tensions in the region. The military is expected to provide further updates as the situation develops.

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