US service member killed in Iraq, Jordan summons Iranian envoy after attacks

A US service member died in northern Iraq on Sunday while disposing of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian drone, the US military confirmed. The incident occurred during a controlled detonation operation in Iraq’s Kurdish region, marking the latest casualty in rising tensions across the Middle East. The death follows the killing of two US troops in Jordan late Friday in a drone attack that Washington has blamed on Iran-backed militias. In response, Jordan summoned Iran’s ambassador in Amman on Sunday to formally protest the attacks on its territory. The Jordanian government condemned the violation of its sovereignty and called for an end to such actions. The US military said it is investigating the circumstances of the death. The service member’s identity has been withheld pending family notification. The developments come amid a cycle of retaliation: the US has carried out strikes against Iranian-linked targets in Iraq and Syria, while Iran has targeted US allies in the region. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack in Jordan. The situation remains volatile, with regional powers urging restraint.