General · 13 March 2026

Six US Crew Die in Iraq Plane Crash

Six US service members died in a plane crash in western Iraq, raising the total US troop deaths since 28 February to 13. US Central Command confirmed the KC-135 refuelling aircraft went down on 12 March, stating it was not due to hostile fire. Authorities are investigating the crash, and another KC-135 plane landed without incident.

By BriefTea Editorial · 13 March 2026 at 17:52

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