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Four U.S. Crew Confirmed Dead in Iraq Aircraft Crash

3/14/2026

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Four of the six crew members on a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft are confirmed dead, according to U.S. Central Command.
The crash occurred in Iraq during operations against Iran.
Rescue efforts are ongoing for the remaining two crew members.
This is the fourth U.S. aircraft loss in the ongoing conflict, with 13 U.S. service members killed since the war began on February 28.
Investigators are examining the circumstances.

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Story summary

Four of the six crew members on a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft are confirmed dead, according to U.S. Central Command.
The crash occurred in Iraq during operations against Iran.
Rescue efforts are ongoing for the remaining two crew members.
This is the fourth U.S. aircraft loss in the ongoing conflict, with 13 U.S. service members killed since the war began on February 28.
Investigators are examining the circumstances.