British Army member killed in Iraq training exercise accident

1 Jun 2026 • 10:53 PM MYT
The Independent
The Independent

The world’s most free-thinking newspaper

British Army member killed in Iraq training exercise accident

  • A British Army service member died in a training accident in northern Iraq on Sunday, 31 May 2026.
  • Defence Secretary John Healey announced the death in the House of Commons.
  • The Ministry of Defence confirmed the incident, stating it occurred during a training exercise.
  • The family of the deceased has been informed of the tragedy.
  • The family has requested a period of grace before further details are released to the public.

IN FULL