A U.S. service member was killed on July 18 during an operation involving explosive remnants from a downed Iranian drone in northern Iraq, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). A second service member was wounded in the incident. The announcement followed CENTCOM's confirmation that unidentified remains were discovered during a search for a service member reported missing in Jordan after an Iranian attack on a U.S. base on July 16. CENTCOM stated that the incident in Iraq occurred while U.S. forces were handling explosive material from the drone. The injured service member is currently receiving medical treatment. In Jordan, the unidentified remains will undergo examination to determine their identity. CENTCOM has withheld additional information, including the identities of the service members, to respect the families during the notification process.
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U.S. Service Member Killed in Iraq; Unidentified Remains Found in Jordan
A U.S. service member was killed in Iraq during an operation involving a downed Iranian drone, with another service member injured. Additionally, unidentified remains were found in Jordan during a search for a service member missing after an Iranian attack on a U.S. base.
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US service member killed in Iraq as troops recover unidentified remains in Jordan: CENTCOM
U.S. Service Member Killed in Iraq; Unidentified Remains Found in Jordan