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US military refuelling aircraft crashes in western Iraq during Iran conflict operations
Udayavani | March 13, 2026 3:41 PM CST

Baghdad: A US military aerial refuelling aircraft carrying at least five crew members crashed in western Iraq during operations related to the conflict involving Iran, according to reports.

US forces are making efforts to carry out rescue operations following the crash. A report by the news agency Reuters said an Iran-backed Islamic group operating in Iraq has claimed responsibility for the incident.

An American official told the Associated Press that at least five personnel were on board the aircraft at the time of the crash. However, it is not immediately clear whether there were any casualties.

The aircraft involved in the incident was a KC-135 tanker, a key aircraft used by the US military to refuel fighter jets and other aircraft during long-range operations.


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