Trump Orders CENTCOM to “Open the Gates of Hell” on Iran After US Troops Killed
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Trump Orders CENTCOM to “Open the Gates of Hell” on Iran After US Troops Killed

Trump directs Central Command to widen airstrikes on Iran after two American service members die in missile and drone attacks on US forces in Jordan.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: July 23, 2026, 8:11 AM ETUpdates (2): July 23, 2026, 8:11 AM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump ordered US Central Command to widen its strikes on Iran after two American service members died defending US forces in Jordan.