The Pentagon previously released the soldier's name but said a medical examiner had to confirm his identity.
The U.S. Army operates only a small number of THAAD batteries across the world, meaning a deployment can affect multiple theaters.
The U.S. had struck more than 60 Iranian ships, according to U.S. Central Command Commander Adm. Brad Cooper.
The claim was made amid mounting concern that the Islamic Republic was preparing to deploy mines in the crucial waterway.
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