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KC-135 Crash Sparks Iran Tensions Amid Shutdown Talks

3/14/2026

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On March 13, 2026, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine briefed on Iran operations after a KC-135 crash killed six.
The Strait of Hormuz focus raised concerns about oil prices and pressure on U.S. President Donald Trump.
The partial shutdown reaches one month, prompting DHS funding talks.
Vice President JD Vance will visit Rocky Mount, N.C., as Rep. Don Davis faces Laurie Buckhout in November.

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On March 13, 2026, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine briefed on Iran operations after a KC-135 crash killed six.
The Strait of Hormuz focus raised concerns about oil prices and pressure on U.S. President Donald Trump.
The partial shutdown reaches one month, prompting DHS funding talks.
Vice President JD Vance will visit Rocky Mount, N.C., as Rep. Don Davis faces Laurie Buckhout in November.