"Four US service members were killed when a refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq, as confirmed by US authorities. The United States Central Command reported that rescue teams are still searching for two additional crew members who were on board the aircraft when it went down on Thursday afternoon."
"The aircraft involved was a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker operated by the United States Air Force. It crashed at approximately 2 PM Eastern Time (7 PM GMT) on March 12. Two aircraft were part of the operation, and CentCom confirmed that the second KC-135 landed safely."
"Despite US officials ruling out hostile action, the Iran-backed militia group Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed responsibility for shooting down the aircraft in a statement broadcast on Iraqi state television. The group stated that the attack was conducted in defence of our country's sovereignty and airspace."
"This incident brings the total number of US personnel killed since the start of the conflict with Iran to 11, and the US military has now lost at least four aircraft during the ongoing conflict."
A US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq on March 12, killing four service members with two additional crew members still missing. US Central Command confirmed the crash was not caused by hostile or friendly fire, though investigations continue. The aircraft was conducting refuelling operations to support US military operations against Iran. A second KC-135 landed safely. Despite US officials ruling out hostile action, the Iran-backed Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed responsibility for shooting down the aircraft, stating the attack defended national sovereignty. The crash occurred in a remote desert region where pro-Iranian militias operate, bringing total US personnel deaths in the Iran conflict to 11.
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