US Soldier Killed in Controlled Detonation of Iranian Drone in Iraq
On Saturday, the US military announced the death of another soldier in northern Iraq, raising the total number of US military fatalities in the Iran conflict to 17. The soldier lost their life during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from an Iranian one-way attack drone. Additionally, another soldier suffered minor injuries and is currently receiving medical care. This incident follows the deaths of two soldiers in Jordan on Friday, marking the first US military casualties amid the recent tensions with Iran. Furthermore, a third soldier was reported missing, and human remains believed to belong to this soldier have been recovered, with identification in progress. Air raid sirens were activated overnight in Bahrain.
Key facts
- US soldier killed in northern Iraq on Saturday during controlled detonation of Iranian drone ordnance.
- Total US military death toll in Iran war reaches 17.
- Second soldier injured, receiving medical treatment.
- Two soldiers killed in Jordan on Friday, first fatalities in latest escalation.
- Third soldier missing; human remains recovered and believed to be the missing soldier.
- Identification process underway for remains.
- Bahrain interior ministry reported air raid sirens overnight Sunday to Monday.
- US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported the death via social media.
Entities
Institutions
- US Central Command (CENTCOM)
- US military
- Bahrain interior ministry
Locations
- northern Iraq
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Bahrain