U.S. Service Member Killed On A Mission In Iraq

The sun sets along the Iraq-Syria border as seen from a 3rd Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, observation point overlooking the Euphrates River in Iraq, Sept. 28, 2018. (Capt. Jason Welch/Army)

Military Times: US service member dies on mission in Iraq

A U.S. service member died Saturday during a mission in Ninewah province, Iraq.

The American was conducting a planned operation alongside Iraqi Security Forces, U.S. officials said in a press release.

“We cannot confirm details of the incident at this time, pending an investigation,” officials told Military Times when asked whether the death occurred during combat.

The name of the service member will be withheld until notification of next of kin, officials said.

The service member was part of the Inherent Resolve coalition, which is tasked with ensuring the defeat of the Islamic State.

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Update #1: US military says service member killed in Iraq (Seattle Times/AP)
Update #2: US service member dies in Iraq (Task & Purpose/Reuters)

WNU Editor: Another sign that the U.S. war against the Islamic State continues.