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British soldier dies in Iraq during training accident, Ministry of Defence says

The Ministry of Defence said the soldier’s family has been informed, and officials have not released the name or cause of the fatal incident.

  • On Sunday, May 31, 2026, a British Army service member died in a training accident in Northern Iraq, the Ministry of Defence confirmed.
  • Addressing the House of Commons on Monday, Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed the death and stated the thoughts of the House remain with the family.
  • This tragedy follows the January 25 death of Captain Philip Gilbert Muldowney, who died during a training exercise at the Otterburn Training Area in Northumberland.
  • Honouring the late Capt Muldowney, the Ministry of Defence described him as an "immensely enthusiastic officer who embraced life with a vigour that inspired those around him."
  • While details surrounding the recent incident in Iraq currently remain unclear, an investigation into the circumstances of the January death remains ongoing.
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A US soldier and a British soldier die during training in Iraq

The U.S. and British militaries say one American soldier and one British soldier died during a training exercise in Iraq. The U.S.

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An unnamed British soldier died during a military exercise in northern Iraq on Sunday, the British Ministry of Defense announced on Monday. Regarding the cause of the soldier's death, it said only that it was an unspecified "accident."

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