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A British soldier has died after an attack on a base in Basra, southern Iraq, the Ministry of Defence has said.A British soldier has died after an attack on a base in Basra, southern Iraq, the Ministry of Defence has said.
The soldier, from the 2nd Battalion Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, was killed when the site came under small arms fire on Monday.The soldier, from the 2nd Battalion Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, was killed when the site came under small arms fire on Monday.
Defence Secretary Des Browne said he was "deeply saddened". The MoD said there were no other casualties.Defence Secretary Des Browne said he was "deeply saddened". The MoD said there were no other casualties.
The death brings the total number of British troops killed in operations in Iraq to 121. The number of British troops killed in operations in Iraq is now 121. Of these, 91 died after hostile action.
The MoD attributes 91 of the deaths to hostile action.
The soldier's next of kin have been informed.The soldier's next of kin have been informed.
Britain currently has 7,200 troops deployed in Iraq, most based around Basra.Britain currently has 7,200 troops deployed in Iraq, most based around Basra.
Mr Browne said: "His family, friends and comrades as ever have my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.Mr Browne said: "His family, friends and comrades as ever have my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
"Our brave forces are striving to build a better future for the people of Iraq and this is a stark reminder to us all of the dangers they face there.""Our brave forces are striving to build a better future for the people of Iraq and this is a stark reminder to us all of the dangers they face there."