US KC-135 Refueling Plane Crashes in Iraq, Fifth Aircraft Lost in Iran War
A US KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, marking the fifth aircraft lost in the ongoing conflict with Iran. At least five crew members were aboard the refueling aircraft, with their fate still unconfirmed. The US military confirmed the crash was not due to hostile or friendly fire, though an Iran-aligned Iraqi group claimed responsibility. This follows the March 2nd downing of three US fighter jets in Kuwait, attributed to friendly fire. Rescue efforts continue in western Iraq.