The two servicemen were killed Friday as the US and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks, according to a statement from the US military.

Regional hostilities escalated to an unprecedented peak on Saturday after U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the first American military fatalities caused by direct Iranian…

Two U.S. service members were killed in action while "partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks," U.S. Central Command said Saturday.