US Refueling Aircraft Crashes in Western Iraq During Operation

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced early Friday local time via a statement on the social media platform X that a U.S. Air Force refueling aircraft had crashed in the western region of Iraq. The incident occurred during the ongoing operation, referred to by CENTCOM as “Epic Fury,” which is directed against Iran. CENTCOM has confirmed that efforts are currently in progress for rescue operations and the recovery of the aircraft’s wreckage. The command further clarified that two aircraft were involved in the incident, with one, identified as a KC-135, crashing in western Iraq, while the second aircraft successfully returned to its base safely. The U.S. military entity emphasized that the crash was not a result of enemy or friendly fire, and is being treated solely as an aviation accident. Further details regarding the exact cause of the incident or the potential condition of the crew aboard the downed aircraft have not yet been released.