US soldier in Iraq killed by 'hostile fire'

An American soldier was shot dead by "hostile fire" in Iraq today, US Central Command said.

An American soldier was shot dead by "hostile fire" in Iraq today, US Central Command said.

The man was killed while travelling on a main supply route in Iraq today," Centcom said.

"The soldier was evacuated to 21st Combat Support Hospital where he was pronounced dead," Centcom said, adding that his name and unit were being withheld pending next-of-kin notification.

AFP