French soldier killed, others wounded in attack in Iraq, Macron says - Al Jazeera

Al Jazeera
March 13, 2026
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French military personnel casualties reported in Iraq attack, confirmed by President Macron

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French President Emmanuel Macron announced that a French soldier was killed and others wounded in an attack in Iraq. The incident involved French military personnel deployed as part of international operations in the country.

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