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US service member killed in Iraq; Jordan protests Iranian attacks

19 Temmuz 2026France 24

A US service member has died during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from an Iranian drone in northern Iraq. This incident follows the recent killing of two US troops in Jordan, prompting Jordan to summon Iran's top envoy to protest against Tehran's attacks.
The tensions highlight the ongoing conflict in the region, particularly involving US and Iranian forces.
The recent incidents are part of a broader pattern of conflict involving US forces and Iranian-backed groups in the Middle East. The US has conducted strikes against Iranian targets, which Iran has responded to with attacks on US allies, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.
The death of the US service member underscores the escalating hostilities in the Middle East, particularly as Iran continues to retaliate against US actions. Jordan's summoning of the Iranian envoy indicates a growing concern among US allies in the region regarding Iranian aggression.

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