A US soldier was killed in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone that had been downed. The incident occurred on July 20, 2026.
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US Soldier Killed During Controlled Detonation of Iranian Drone in Iraq
A US soldier was killed in northern Iraq while conducting a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone. The event took place on July 20, 2026.
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