Event Brief
US soldier killed in Iraq during controlled detonation
Filed: Jul 19, 2026 at 8:17 PM ET
Summary: A US soldier died in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian drone.
WHO: US Central Command (CENTCOM)
WHAT: A US soldier was killed during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian drone; another service member suffered mild injuries.
WHEN: Jul 19, 2026 at 7:49 PM ET
WHERE: Northern Iraq
WHY: Part of ongoing military operations.
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