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The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported the deaths of two American soldiers and the disappearance of a third in Jordan, following an attack on July 17. CENTCOM announced that after thorough search operations, unidentified remains were found at the same location earlier today, confirming that the examination of the remains is ongoing to verify their identity. In a separate context, CENTCOM announced the death of an American soldier in northern Iraq on July 18. The incident occurred during a controlled detonation operation of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian one-way attack drone, while another soldier sustained minor injuries and is currently receiving medical treatment.