Pentagon identifies US service member killed in Iranian attack on Iraq base
The U.S. military reports two more service members have been killed in the conflict with Iran, bringing the total to 16. This highlights the risks in a war involving drones, missiles, and airplanes.
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16 sourcesU.S. soldier killed in Iraq was 30-year-old father from North Carolina
U.S. soldier killed in Iraq was a 30-year-old father from North Carolina
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46 sourcesIdentity of 17th U.S. soldier killed in Iran war revealed, set to be buried with honors
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30 sourcesPentagon Identifies Soldier Killed in Iraq by Iranian Drone Attack.
North Carolina Soldier Killed In Iraq Controlled Detonation Incident Identified
U.S. soldier killed in Iraq was a 30-year-old father from North Carolina
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5 articlesUS identifies soldier killed destroying downed Iranian drone in Iraq
US service member killed during detonation of Iranian drone in Iraq
US soldier killed in Iraq during ‘controlled detonation’ of Iranian drone
Two US service members in Jordan killed in Iranian attack, US says
US military says two service members killed in Iranian strike in Jordan
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4 developments- Jul 18Two US service members killed, one missing following Iranian strikes in Jordan
- Jul 19US service member killed in Iraq during ‘controlled detonation’ of Iran drone: Centcom
- Jul 20United States identifies the 2 soldiers killed in Iranian attack
- Jul 21Pentagon identifies U.S. soldier killed in Iraq during 'controlled detonation' of Iranian drone
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Quiet for 89 daysLast development · Jul 21 — Pentagon identifies U.S. soldier killed in Iraq during 'controlled detonation' of Iranian drone