US identifies soldier killed destroying downed Iranian drone in Iraq
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US Army Sgt Michael Emmanuel Swinton was killed during a controlled detonation of a downed Iranian drone at Erbil airbase in Iraq. The US military identified Swinton, who was from Fayetteville, North Carolina. His death contributes to the US-Iran conflict toll, which has reached 17. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and military operations in the region.
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US soldier killed in Iraq while disposing of an Iranian drone
Sgt Michael Emmanuel Swinton died during a controlled detonation at Erbil airbase.
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Sgt Michael Emmanuel Swinton died during a controlled detonation at Erbil airbase.
The Guardian- US soldier killed in Iraq while disposing of an Iranian drone
- Incident occurs amid US-Iran tensions
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Loaded language removed<p>Sgt Michael Emmanuel Swinton died during a controlled detonation at Erbil airbase as US-Iran war toll reaches 17</p><p>The <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/us-military">US military</a> has identified an army soldier killed recently during a “controlled detonation” of a downed Iranian drone in Iraq as Sgt Michael Emmanuel Swinton, of Fayetteville, North Carolina.</p><p>According to…
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Sgt Michael Emmanuel Swinton died during a controlled detonation at Erbil airbase.
The GuardianSgt Michael Emmanuel Swinton was from Fayetteville, North Carolina.
The GuardianThe downed drone being detonated was Iranian.
The GuardianThe US-Iran war toll has reached 17.
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