US Air Force Refueling Plane Crashes in Iraq

0:00On March 12, a U.S. Air Force refueling plane crashed in Western Iraq amid the ongoing U.S. and Israel operations against Iran. Officials say 2 KC-135 tankers were involved in the incident during Operation Epic Fury with the second plane landing safely nearby. The crash happened in friendly airspace and was not caused by enemy fire or mistakes from friendly forces according to U.S. Central Command. This comes as tensions rise in the region, with American aircraft supporting strikes and missions tied to the conflict. Rescue teams are working to sigh right now, and more details should come soon as the situation develops.