The U.S., Morocco and other countries participating in the African Lion exercise have launched a search and rescue operation.

They were last seen near seaside cliffs and may have fallen into the ocean, said a US defence official.

They were last seen near seaside cliffs and may have fallen into the ocean, said a US defence official.

Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after participating in military exercises, according to the United States Africa Command.

A search-and-rescue effort is underway after two U.S. service members went missing during the African Lion military exercise in southwestern Morocco.

Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after participating in military exercises, according to the United States Africa Command.