CNN reported the U.S. military said two U.S. service members were killed in operations in Jordan yesterday and one is missing. In the first phase of U.S. operations against Iran, 13 service members had died; a later pilot fatality raised that to 14. The latest losses bring the total to 16, possibly 17. The report says the casualties are likely to further weaken already-low U.S. public support for the war and are politically sensitive for President Trump.

CNN reports that since the U.S. resumed daily airstrikes on Iran and reimposed a maritime blockade of Iranian ports a week ago after a fragile ceasefire collapsed, the Trump administration has not defined how long operations will continue or what the ultimate objectives are. Officials say Trump has received multiple options to expand the campaign; the U.S. military is seeking to degrade Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump has signaled intent to further escalate airstrikes, including threats to hit civilian infrastructure and potentially energy facilities, and has downplayed the importance of operation duration. Vice President Vance, the administration’s chief Iran negotiator, said military force alone would not be sufficient to eliminate Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran Supreme Leader Mujtaba Khamenei said the United States has repeatedly violated agreements, proving how worthless and untrustworthy a U.S. president's signature is, and that coercion, hegemonism and brutal conduct are inseparable elements of U.S. policy and practice.