Key facts
- A US Army soldier and a British soldier died on May 31.
- The incident was a military training accident.
- The location was Erbil Air Base in Iraq.
This incident occurs amidst ongoing international military presence and training operations in Iraq. While the specific nature of the training exercise has not been detailed, such accidents, though rare, can highlight the inherent risks involved in military operations and training. The deaths come nearly a month after two American soldiers died after falling off a cliff in Morocco.