US soldier dies during controlled detonation of Iranian drone

The U.S. military has confirmed the death of a soldier in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from an Iranian drone, raising the total U.S. military fatalities in the ongoing conflict against Iran to 17 since February 28. The incident follows recent Iranian strikes that killed two U.S. service members in Jordan, escalating tensions as both nations have intensified military actions amid a collapse of a ceasefire agreement. Iran’s drone attacks continue to target U.S. assets in the Gulf, further complicating regional security.

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