4 U.S. Service Members Dead in Iraq Plane Crash
March 13, 2026·about 16 hours ago·via People.com
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Tragedy strikes as four U.S. service members are confirmed dead after a military refueling plane crashes over Iraq. The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker went down in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury, with rescue efforts ongoing for the two other crew members. A second aircraft involved landed safely, and officials stress it wasn't due to hostile or friendly fire. This marks another heartbreaking loss in the conflict with Iran, bringing the total U.S. service members killed to at least 11. Read more about this...