Search and Rescue Efforts Underway for Missing US Service Members in Morocco
Two US service members are currently missing following military exercises in Morocco. Authorities have initiated a search and rescue operation near Tan Tan.
A search and rescue operation has been launched in Morocco for two US service members reported missing. The incident occurred during annual multinational military exercises.
The service members were last known to be near the south-western city of Tan Tan. Authorities believe they may have been involved in an accident.
As efforts continue to locate the missing personnel, details surrounding the circumstances of their disappearance remain unclear.
Updates
Update at 14:13 UTC on 2026-05-03
BBC World reported A search and rescue operation is underway for the service members, the US African Command said.
Sources: BBC World
Update at 16:24 UTC on 2026-05-03
France 24 reported Two members of the US Armed Forces participating in the African Lion joint military exercises have been reported missing near the city of Tan Tan in southern Morocco, the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) said on Sunday. A US defence official sai.
Sources: France 24
Update at 17:27 UTC on 2026-05-03
BBC World reported A search and rescue operation is underway for the service members, who are believed to have been involved in an accident, according to authorities.
Sources: BBC World