U.S. Service Member Presumed Dead Following Attack on Jordanian Air Base
Cleveland Akron, OH, July 21, 2026 — Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, a U.S. service member from Ozone Park, New York, is now presumed dead after Iranian air strikes…
Cleveland Akron, OH, July 21, 2026 —
Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, a U.S. service member from Ozone Park, New York, is now presumed dead after Iranian air strikes targeted the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. The incident has increased the total U.S. death toll in the ongoing conflict to 18.
In addition to the presumed fatality, nearly 100 other service members sustained injuries during the attack. The U.S. military has confirmed that it continues to carry out strikes against Iran as part of its response. Concurrently, Iran has maintained its offensive actions, launching attacks against U.S. allies and military bases.
The exact circumstances surrounding Sgt. Rampersad’s presumed death and the full extent of the injuries sustained by other service members were not immediately detailed. Information regarding any further actions or retaliatory measures by either the U.S. or Iran following this event was also not provided in the summary.
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