https://freerepublic.com/tag/americanblood/ en-us Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:02:12 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4388465/posts The U.S. military on Saturday announced the first U.S. troop deaths due to direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the war, saying two were killed and another was missing in an attack on a base in Jordan.They were killed Friday as the U.S. and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks, a statement said. Four other service members who were medically evacuated to Jordanian hospitals were later discharged. The dead were not identified. Since the war began, 16 U.S. service members have now been killed and over 430 wounded.Minutes earlier, Iran’s supreme leader had warned... APnews https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4388465/posts#comment Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:02:12 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1136663/posts <p>Shuneh, , May. 16 (UPI) -- Assistant U.S. Secretary of State for the Middle East William Burns said Sunday Washington recognizes Yasser Arafat as the elected leader of the Palestinians.</p> <p>Speaking to reporters during the World Economic Forum being held in Shuneh, Jordan, Burns said the U.S. administration also recognized the "status" that Arafat enjoyed in the Palestinian territories.</p> Washington Times https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1136663/posts#comment Sun, 16 May 2004 19:16:18 GMT