'How is that possible': Fox's Joey Jones slams Trump's Iran strategy after 2 US troops killed

WASHINGTON, DC: Fox News contributor and Marine combat veteran Joey Jones criticized President Donald Trump's approach to Iran after two US service members were killed in the escalating conflict, saying that "simply dropping bombs" is not working.

Two US service members lost their lives in an Iranian attack on a US base in Jordan last night, US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported on Saturday, July 18.

Joey Jones raises doubts after troops killed in Jordan

Jones made the remarks during a Fox News appearance shortly after CENTCOM announced that two American service members had been killed in an Iranian strike and another was missing in action.

Calling the fallen troops "heroes" and "gladiators among us," Jones questioned how Iran was still able to launch ballistic missile attacks despite repeated claims from US officials that its military had been "decimated."

Jones said most Americans do not have access to the information needed to fully assess the impact of US strikes on Iran's nuclear program.

However, he argued that the public does understand the significance of American casualties, saying the deaths of two US service members have left many asking, "How is that possible?"

Time for Trump to shake up strategy

Jones argued that the Trump administration may need to rethink its approach to Iran, saying "simply dropping bombs from the air" has failed to stop Tehran's attacks.

He said the deaths of two US service members in Jordan underscored the gap between official messaging and the reality on the ground.

While stressing that Iran had escalated the conflict despite US efforts to de-escalate, Jones said it may be time for Trump to back his rhetoric with a "big stick," arguing that airstrikes alone are not preventing Iran from carrying out attacks.

Joey Jones lays out possible strategies

When asked what he meant by a "big stick," Jones said the administration should consider pulling back from diplomatic efforts with Iran and adopt a more strategic military approach.

He argued that Washington should "retract fully from all diplomatic efforts," focus on carefully selected targets instead of broad strikes, and increase pressure on Iran's leadership.

Jones also warned that time was working against the administration, citing both political and economic pressures, and said the US needed a consistent long-term strategy in the Middle East rather than shifting approaches.