U.S. soldier killed in Iraq was 30-year-old father from North Carolina
Summary
A U.S. soldier named Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, aged 30 and a father of two from North Carolina, was killed in Iraq during a controlled explosion involving an Iranian drone. The Army is investigating his death, which comes amid ongoing fighting between the U.S. and Iran in the Middle East.Key Facts
- Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton died in Irbil, Iraq, during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone.
- He had served in the Army since 2017 and was part of the 55th Air Defense Artillery Regiment.
- Swinton's family includes his wife, Mia Gonzalez-Swinton, and two children aged 6 and 4.
- He will be awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat Action Badge, and posthumously promoted to staff sergeant.
- Two other U.S. soldiers were recently killed in Jordan during attacks involving Iranian ballistic missiles and drones.
- The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has been ongoing for 10 days, including strikes that have affected civilians and infrastructure.
- U.S. President Donald Trump has said the military action aims to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
- The U.S. State Department warned Americans about possible Iranian attacks worldwide.
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