0h 5min, mar 12, 2026 y - 4 Dead in Military Plane Crash

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A United States refuelling aircraft has crashed in western Iraq, killing four of the six crew members on board, United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said, as rescue efforts for the two other service members continue.

“The circumstances of the incident are under investigation,” it said in a statement on Friday. However, it said loss of the KC-135 aircraft was not “due to hostile fire or friendly fire”, adding that it crashed at about 2pm Eastern Time (19:00 GMT).

The identities of the service members were being withheld until 24 hours after their families had been notified.

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