Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:00am on 13 Mar 2026,Friday International
A US military KC-135 refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq while supporting operations linked to the ongoing Iran conflict, prompting an urgent search-and-rescue mission. The aircraft had five crew members on board when it went down, according to US Central Command. Officials said the crash occurred in “friendly airspace” and was not caused by hostile or friendly fire. Reports indicate that two KC-135 tankers were involved in the incident, with one aircraft crashing while the second managed to land safely despite sustaining damage. Authorities have not confirmed casualties yet as rescue teams continue efforts at the crash site amid heightened military activity in the region. (PC: AP)
