U.S. Soldier Dies in Iraq After Iranian Attack, One Injured

Why it matters locally: As a state with a significant military presence and a strong tradition of service, news of U.S. military casualties in international incidents resonates deeply within West Virginia communities and with families of service members.

WASHINGTON D.C. – A U.S. soldier died in Iraq after an Iranian attack, the U.S. military confirmed today. Another U.S. soldier sustained injuries during the same incident. The casualty in Iraq follows the deaths of two other U.S. soldiers in Jordan yesterday. Military officials did not immediately release additional details regarding the specifics of the attack in Iraq or the identities of the soldiers involved.