French soldier killed and others wounded in attack in Iraq

On March 13, 2026, a French soldier was killed and several others were wounded in a drone attack on a joint French-Kurdish base in northern Iraq. The attack was carried out by Iran-aligned armed groups. These groups have been responsible for previous attacks against US and coalition forces in the region. The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges faced by international forces operating in Iraq. The drone attack represents an escalation of tensions in the area.