Iraqi and American flags. (Credit: AFP/file)
WASHINGTON — A US citizen has died in Baghdad, the State Department confirmed on Tuesday, one day after police in Iraq said an American was killed in a failed kidnapping attempt.
US officials said they could confirm the individual, Stephen Troell, died in Baghdad but did not elaborate, offering condolences.
"We are closely monitoring local authorities’ investigation into the cause of death," officials said in a statement.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated shortly. Reporting contributed by Susan Heavey; Editing by Doina Chiacu
WASHINGTON — A US citizen has died in Baghdad, the State Department confirmed on Tuesday, one day after police in Iraq said an American was killed in a failed kidnapping attempt.US officials said they could confirm the individual, Stephen Troell, died in Baghdad but did not elaborate, offering condolences."We are closely monitoring local authorities’ investigation into the cause of death,"...