Six US Service Members Killed in Fueling Aircraft Crash in Western Iraq, Central Command Confirms
Summary
Six US crew members died when a US Air Force KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq amid ongoing operations against Iran. No hostile fire indication found, and investigation is underway.
Key Points
- Six US service members died in the crash of a US KC-135 refueling aircraft in western Iraq.
- US Central Command confirmed no sign of hostile or friendly fire caused the crash.
- The Iranian-backed Iraqi coalition claimed responsibility for shooting down the aircraft.
- This is the fourth US military aircraft lost in the Middle East conflict following previous incidents.
