US military identifies 2 soldiers killed during Iranian strikes in Jordan

The Department of Defense on Monday identified two US soldiers who were killed in Iranian strikes in Jordan.

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1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, were killed as part of the Friday attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.

Gonzales, of Carrollton, Texas, died Friday, while Feehan, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, died Saturday, the Defense Department said.

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The deaths mark the first American casualties resulting from Iranian strikes since March.

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This is a breaking news story and will be updated with additional information.