A U.S. service member has died in Iraq during an operation tied to explosive material from a downed Iranian drone, according to U.S. Central Command. The incident happened in northern Iraq and was announced by CENTCOM on Sunday.
The military said the operation involved dealing with dangerous remnants from the aircraft. CENTCOM also indicated that another U.S. service member was hurt in the same event, pointing to the risks troops face even after a drone has already been brought down.
In a separate development, U.S. forces searching in Jordan recovered unidentified remains. CENTCOM disclosed that finding alongside the announcement from Iraq, though no further public identification details were immediately available.
The back-to-back updates underscore the continuing dangers surrounding U.S. military operations in the region, including threats linked to drones, explosive hazards and ongoing recovery efforts. Additional information is expected as military officials continue their investigation and identification work.
