US service member killed in Iraq during ‘controlled detonation’ of Iran drone: Centcom

A U.S. service member was killed in northern Iraq on Saturday during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian one-way attack drone, the U.S. Central Command said on Sunday. Another service member was injured and continues receiving medical treatment for a minor injury, according to Centcom. The announcement marks a continued escalation in the region.