A British soldier died following what the British Ministry of Defence called a "tragic incident" on a training range near Basra.
The identity of the serviceman was being withheld. An MoD spokesman said relatives were currently being informed.
"We regret to confirm that a British serviceman died following a tragic incident on a training range near Basra on January 7," the spokesman said.
"His family are being informed and no further details will be published until this is complete. The incident is under investigation."
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