Earlier today, two U.S. service members were killed while helping defend against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks in Jordan. A third American service member is currently listed as missing in action and four others were medically evacuated, treated, and have since returned from Jordanian hospitals.
Now according to multiple reports, President Trump is telling CENTCOM to unleash the “gates of hell” on Iran in response.
The White House has called an early lid as it prepares for a night of heavy strikes on Iran.
BREAKING: Trump has ordered US CENTCOM to open “the gates of hell” upon Iran after US casualties in Jordan, US officials tell NPR. Another US official tells CBS News tonight’s US attacks will be much more extensive and larger than previous nights.
An early lid has just been…
— The Hormuz Letter (@HormuzLetter) July 18, 2026
In another report, President Trump appears to have scrapped the MOU altogether:
JUST IN: In a brief phone call I asked President Trump his reaction to Iran saying they are no longer following the Memorandum of Understanding and he told me “I couldn’t care less”@NewsNation
— Hannah Brandt (@HannahBrandt_TV) July 18, 2026
According to retired Air Force Brig. Gen. John Teichert, the attack likely crossed President Trump’s “threshold of patience,” predicting the administration will accelerate military operations against Iran following the deadly strike in Jordan.
The deaths of two U.S. service members in Iranian strikes could mark a major turning point in the conflict, according to retired Air Force Brig. Gen. John Teichert.
Teichert believes the attack likely crossed President Trump’s “threshold of patience,” predicting the… pic.twitter.com/AFigazwqIJ
— Fox News (@FoxNews) July 18, 2026
Many others on X are also expecting the US to unleash heavy action against Iran:
Notable shift in the US tolerance to Iran constantly delaying the peace process and firing at ships I think we are going to see an escalation…
— WarMonitor🇺🇦🇬🇧 (@WarMonitor3) July 18, 2026
This is a developing story. Stay tuned for more…
