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U.S. Aircraft Crash Amid Ongoing Iraq Conflict; Rescue Underway

3/13/2026

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A U.S. refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on March 12, 2026, per U.S. Central Command.
Incident involved a second aircraft and was not caused by hostile or friendly fire.
Rescue efforts are underway.
Earlier, three U.S. fighter jets were shot down by Kuwait air defenses.
The conflict has killed seven U.S. troops and injured over 150 since February 28, 2026, while Iran reports over 1,300 fatalities.

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A U.S. refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on March 12, 2026, per U.S. Central Command.
Incident involved a second aircraft and was not caused by hostile or friendly fire.
Rescue efforts are underway.
Earlier, three U.S. fighter jets were shot down by Kuwait air defenses.
The conflict has killed seven U.S. troops and injured over 150 since February 28, 2026, while Iran reports over 1,300 fatalities.