US service member killed in controlled detonation of Iranian drone

U.S. Central Command announced the death of another U.S. service member on Sunday, this time from the controlled detonation of an Iranian drone in Iraq, as well as the discovery of remains likely to belong to another service member declared missing in Jordan on Friday.

“Yesterday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the passing of two U.S. service members and the missing status of one in Jordan following an Iranian attack on July 17. After a thorough search, U.S. military personnel found unidentified remains at the location earlier today. An examination process to verify the remains is ongoing,” CENTCOM said in a statement.