BAGHDAD — A US military KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, US Central Command confirmed, in an incident that involved another aircraft but was not caused by hostile or friendly fire. Rescue operations were immediately launched, while the second KC-135 landed safely. The crash occurred during Operation Epic Fury, the US-led campaign […]
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Iran-backed group claims downing of US refueling aircraft in Iraq
BAGHDAD – The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a coalition of Iran-backed factions, claimed responsibility on Thursday for shooting down a US military KC-135 refueling aircraft in western Iraq. The group said the action was taken “in defense of our country’s sovereignty and airspace,” marking the latest escalation in the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Read More: Iran […]