Pentagon Confirms 4 Dead After KC-135 Refueling Jet Crashes During Iraq Mission
A U.S. Air Force refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during a combat mission tied to the escalating conflict with Iran, triggering an active rescue and recovery operation for the crew.
The incident unfolded during Operation Epic Fury, when two KC-135 aerial refueling tankers were operating over what U.S. Central Command described as “friendly airs…
