U.S. Central Command reported that two service members were killed on Friday. The casualties occurred while the personnel were defending against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks in Jordan. In addition to the two deaths, one other service member is currently listed as missing. These developments were highlighted in reporting by NBC News' Keir Simmons and Julie Tsirkin. The incident underscores the escalating tensions involving Iranian forces in the region. U.S. officials are continuing to monitor the situation following the attack. Efforts to locate the missing service member are presumably ongoing.