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The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that a UK soldier tragically lost their life during a military exercise conducted in northern Iraq. Occurring on Sunday, May 31, 2026, the occurrence was officially reported to the UK Parliament's lower chamber on Monday. John Healey, the Defence Secretary, shared the news, and the MoD expressed deep regret about the death.
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