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

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

Trump directs Central Command to intensify strikes on Iran after two American service members die in missile and drone attacks in Jordan, expanding a week of military action.

Richard Miniter
First Published: July 22, 2026, 9:02 AM ET

Donald J. Trump ordered US Central Command to escalate strikes on Iran after two American service members died in Jordan, sharing a news account of the directive to his followers.