LINE

Text:AAAPrint
Military

Pentagon confirms death of one U.S. soldier in Iraq

1
2019-04-22 13:34:25Xinhua Editor : Gu Liping ECNS App Download

The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday one U.S. soldier was killed in a non-combat related incident in Iraq.

The soldier died on Saturday in a non-combat related incident in the northern Iraqi province of Ninawa, said the U.S. Defense Department in a statement.

The soldier was in Iraq supporting Operation Inherent Resolve by the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State (IS), the statement added.

The incident is under investigation, said the Pentagon.

The Trump administration claimed the "liberation" of all territories controlled by the IS in Syria and Iraq in late March, while vowing to remain vigilant until "it is finally defeated."

The IS emerged in Syria following the Syrian crisis in 2011, after it was formed first in Iraq amid the U.S.-led invasion of the country.

MorePhoto

Most popular in 24h

MoreTop news

MoreVideo

News
Politics
Business
Society
Culture
Military
Sci-tech
Entertainment
Sports
Odd
Features
Biz
Economy
Travel
Travel News
Travel Types
Events
Food
Hotel
Bar & Club
Architecture
Gallery
Photo
CNS Photo
Video
Video
Learning Chinese
Learn About China
Social Chinese
Business Chinese
Buzz Words
Bilingual
Resources
ECNS Wire
Special Coverage
Infographics
Voices
LINE
Back to top Links | About Us | Jobs | Contact Us | Privacy Policy
Copyright ©1999-2019 Chinanews.com. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.