The New York Times reports, citing a U.S. official, that the American service member killed during the controlled disposal of an Iranian drone in Iraq on Saturday was struck by debris or fragments when the drone was detonated, rather than being a bomb technician. The official said the incident is under investigation.
The New York Times, citing a U.S. official speaking on condition of anonymity, reported late Sunday that the American service member killed during the controlled disposal of an Iranian drone in Iraq on Saturday was struck by debris or fragments from the detonation, rather than being a bomb technician. The official said the incident is under investigation. The report clarifies the circumstances of the soldier's death, which had previously been described only as resulting from an explosion.
The Zioneer's coverage of the incident began on Sunday evening. At 22:14 Jerusalem, CENTCOM confirmed the death of a US soldier in northern Iraq, and shortly after, the US Army confirmed the soldier was killed in a controlled explosion of a downed Iranian drone. At 22:29 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that the US death toll from Iranian attacks had risen to four, including the soldier in Iraq and the remains of a missing soldier found in Jordan. The earlier reports did not specify the cause of death beyond the explosion.
The soldier's death is the latest in a series of losses attributed to Iranian attacks on US forces. As The Zioneer reported on Sunday, the death toll from Iranian attacks reached four, highlighting the ongoing threat. The incident also follows earlier reports of Iranian drone activity, including an unverified claim on July 16 that an American drone was shot down over Iran.
The soldier's identity and unit have not been released. The type of Iranian drone and the precise location of the disposal operation remain undisclosed. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details have been provided.
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- DevelopingReport: American drone shot down over Iran
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