Paris: A French soldier was killed in an attack in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, according to President Emmanuel Macron. This incident marks the first French military casualty in the Middle East conflict. President Macron confirmed the death on Friday but did not disclose the group responsible for the attack.

According to France24.com, the region has seen a surge in hostilities since US-Israeli strikes on Iran last month intensified the conflict in the Middle East. The area has been subjected to multiple attacks, primarily attributed to pro-Iranian factions targeting regions where foreign forces, including French troops, are stationed as part of an international coalition against jihadist activities.