US soldier killed in Iran missile strike, UK approves US base use
Three US soldiers killed, five injured in Iranian missile attack on US base in Jordan. Latest casualty succumbed to injuries after initial report. US Central Command confirms combat operations ongoing, identities withheld pending family notification. UK grants US permission to use RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia for defensive strikes against Iranian missile sites. Prime Minister Starmer cites collective self-defence and protection of British interests, noting action complies with international law. Strikes have caused over 550 deaths in Iran, including leader Ali Khomeini.