Paris Confirms Troop Loss in Northern Iraq Raid, Condemns Kurdish Assault

French President Emmanuel Macron denounced an attack in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdish region as “unacceptable,” confirming that one French soldier was killed and several others wounded during a military operation. The incident occurred in a zone where French forces were engaged in training and advisory missions, according to official sources. Macron stated that the assault undermines regional stability and vowed to pursue accountability for those responsible. The French Ministry of Defense is coordinating with Iraqi authorities to assess operational impacts and secure the safety of remaining personnel. This marks the first confirmed French combat casualty in Iraq since 2020.

Reported by: Marcus Vance

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