US Military Plane Crashes in Iraq, 4th in Operations

0:00On March 13, a U.S. military refueling plane crashed in Iraq on Thursday during operations against Iran. The KC-135 tanker went down in the western part of the country, but officials say it was not hit by enemy fire or friendly shots. Rescue teams are on the scene right now, working to help any crew members. Two tanker planes were flying together at the time, with the second KC-135 landing safely nearby. The crew command is still sorting out what led to the crash, and has not released details on injuries or fatalities yet. The plane normally carries a crew of three, and families are waiting for updates as the military gathers more facts. This incident has people on edge amid the ongoing tensions. This marks the fourth known U.S. aircraft crash in these operations, following three fighter jets mistakenly down by Kuwaiti forces last week. So far, seven American troops have died, and 140 have been wounded since the conflict started. Central command promises more details soon as they confirm the situation and support those

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