US and British soldiers die during training in Iraq

The US has been reducing the number of troops countering the Daesh group in Iraq

The US inaugurated a large new consulate compound in December in Irbil, the capital of the Kurdish region, highlighting Washington’s diplomatic and strategic engagement in the area

June 02, 2026 04:03

WASHINGTON: Two soldiers, one American and one British, died during a training exercise in Iraq, officials said Monday without releasing further details.