Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:55am on 13 Mar 2026,Friday International
A U.S. military KC‑135 Stratotanker refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on 12 March 2026, killing four of the six crew members, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed. Rescue operations are ongoing for the two others. The crash occurred during Operation Epic Fury, part of U.S. military actions linked to the wider conflict involving Iran; CENTCOM said the loss was not due to hostile or friendly fire. Another KC‑135 involved in the incident landed safely. The identities of those killed are being withheld pending family notification, and an investigation into the circumstances is underway. (PC: EPA)
