US Soldier Dies in Iraq While Handling Downed Iranian Drone, CENTCOM Says
A US soldier has been killed in northern Iraq during the controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian drone, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM).
CENTCOM said the incident occurred on July 18 and that another service member suffered minor injuries during the operation. The identities of the soldiers have not been released.
The announcement comes as military tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate, with both sides carrying out attacks across the region. CENTCOM also said remains found at the site of a separate attack in Jordan are undergoing identification.
