US service member killed in Iraq as troops recover unidentified remains in Jordan: CENTCOM

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AU.S.service memberwas killed Saturday during an operation involving explosive remnants from a downed Iranian drone in northern Iraq, U.S.Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Sunday. 

A second U.S.service member was also wounded in the incident, officials said. 

The announcement came as CENTCOM confirmed unidentified remains were found Sunday during the search for a U.S.service member reported missing in Jordan following a separate Iranian attack on Friday. 

TWO US SERVICE MEMBERS KILLED IN IRANIAN STRIKES ON JORDAN, CENTCOM SAYS

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According to officials, the incident in Iraq happened after U.S.forces recovered a downedIranian droneand began handling the explosive material left behind. 

“A U.S.service member in northern Iraq was killed in action July 18 during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian one-way attack drone,” CENTCOM wrote in a post on X. 

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The military did not immediately release further details about the incident, but said the other service member injured in the operation is receiving medical treatment. 

In Jordan, officials said the unidentified remains recovered Sunday will also undergo an examination to determine their identity. 

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“After a thorough search, U.S.military personnel found unidentified remains at the location earlier today,” CENTCOM said.“An examination process to verify the remains is ongoing.”

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Friday’sIranian attackon a U.S.base in Jordan killed two U.S.service members, CENTCOM previously said. 

Four American service members were also medically evacuated to Jordanian hospitals, officials said.They have since been discharged. 

“CENTCOM is withholding additional information, including the identities of the missing and fallen warriors, out of respect for the families during the notification process,” the agency said. 

This is a developing story.Please check back for updates.

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