US EditionUS military refueling plane crashes in Iraq during Iran offensive
One KC-135 crashed with six crew aboard while a second landed safely; U.S. Central Command confirmed the crash was not caused by hostile or friendly fire.
- On Thursday, U.S. Central Command said a U.S. KC-135 aerial tanker went down over western Iraq while another landed safely during Operation Epic Fury.
- During Operation Epic Fury, the incident occurred in friendly airspace while CENTCOM said the crash was not the result of hostile or friendly fire.
- Rescue teams are working and CENTCOM requested patience as officials gather details, saying it was unclear if there were casualties and noting at least five crew members were aboard.
- The loss marks the KC-135 as the fourth publicly acknowledged U.S. aircraft lost during operations against Iran, following last week’s friendly-fire downings of three F-15s, CENTCOM said.
- Amid the wider offensive that began on Feb. 28, the war has cost the United States $11.3 billion, killed seven U.S. troops, and wounded about 140 service members.
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An American military refueling plane taking part in the operation against Iran has crashed in Iraq and rescue efforts are underway. It's not immediately clear if there are any casualties. A U.S. official, who spoke to The Associated Press on…
According to the military, a US tanker crashed in western Iraq. Iranian state media are again reporting explosions in Tehran.
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