French Special Forces sergeant, Nicolas Mazier, was killed during a terrorist assault in Iraq, representing the third French military death in Iraq within two weeks. The attack took place during a reconnaissance mission north of Baghdad, with IS (Islamic State) group as the orchestrators. This incident emphasizes the strengthened military collaboration between France and Iraq, and the continuous French involvement in the region.
  

Key Points: 

1. The recent assault in Iraq resulted in the death of Sgt. Nicolas Mazier, making it the third French military fatality in the country in a fortnight.
2. The attack, led by the Islamic State group, occurred on Al-Aith island on the Tigris during a joint Iraqi-French operation, injuring four other French soldiers.
3. U.S. Central Command expressed condolences for the loss of Sgt. Nicolas Mazier.
4. France has a long-standing military presence in the Iraqi-Syrian region, especially through “Operation Chammal,” launched in 2014.
5. Recent activities indicate France’s intentions to bolster its diplomatic and military ties with Iraq, highlighted by the visit of armed forces minister Sébastien Lecornu to Baghdad.

Source: https://sofrep.com/news/french-special-operations-soldier-killed-by-isis-in-iraq/