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U.S. Air Force Refueling Aircraft Crashes in Iraq

3/13/2026

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A U.S. Air Force refueling aircraft crashed in Iraq on March 12, 2026, during operations supporting the war against Iran, involving two KC-135s.
Rescue efforts were underway, with no immediate reports of fatalities.
No hostile fire was reported.
Earlier that day, the USS Gerald R. Ford experienced a fire, injuring two sailors.
Over 50,000 American troops are deployed in support of U.S. and Israeli operations against Iran, using Air Force warplanes.

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Story summary

A U.S. Air Force refueling aircraft crashed in Iraq on March 12, 2026, during operations supporting the war against Iran, involving two KC-135s.
Rescue efforts were underway, with no immediate reports of fatalities.
No hostile fire was reported.
Earlier that day, the USS Gerald R. Ford experienced a fire, injuring two sailors.
Over 50,000 American troops are deployed in support of U.S. and Israeli operations against Iran, using Air Force warplanes.