See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy MATT STRUDWICK, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 15:29 BST, 1 June 2026 | Updated: 16:02 BST, 1 June 2026
A member of the British Army has been killed during a training accident in Iraq.The Ministry of Defence said the service person died yesterday in the north of the country.No other details have been released. In a statement posted on X, the MoD said: 'It is with deep regret that we can confirm that a training accident occurred in northern Iraq on Sunday 31 May 2026 in which a service person from the British Army died. 'The service person's family have been informed and have requested a period of grace before further details are released. The Ministry of Defence has announced that a member of the British Army has been killed during a training accident in Iraq'Our thoughts and sympathies are with the family and friends at this sad time.' Defence Secretary John Healey informed the House of Commons of the death today and told MPs: 'I know the thoughts of the House are with the family'.James Cartlidge, the shadow defence secretary, said: 'Tragic news of the death of a British Army soldier in Iraq. My condolences, and the condolences of the whole of the Conservative Party, go out to their family.'This is a breaking news story. More to follow.
