NPR News: 07-19-2026 2AM EDT

Dwali Saikowtow· Host0:01

Live from NPR News in New York City, I'm Dwali Saikowtow. US Central Command confirms renewed strikes on Iran in retaliation for Tehran striking a base in Jordan on Friday, killing two US troops. One American serviceman is missing. NPR's Carrie Kahn reports.

Carrie Kahn0:20

According to Central Command, the two service members were defending alongside partner forces during Iranian air assaults when they were killed. US troops operate multiple Jordanian military installations that have come under fire from Iran in recent days. Four other US service members were injured. They were sent to Jordanian hospitals and later discharged. For the seventh straight night, the US has struck dozens of what it says are military, logistic, and infrastructure sites in Iran. Iran says the US has targeted civilian sites, including bridges and civilian utility structures. Citing the ongoing US strikes, Iran says the preliminary peace plan signed nearly one month ago is now no longer being implemented. Carrie Kahn, NPR News, Tel Aviv.

Dwali Saikowtow· Host1:07

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