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A US KC-135 refuelling aircraft was shot down in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury. The incident involved two aircraft in friendly airspace; one crashed, and the other landed safely. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed responsibility, citing defense of sovereignty. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with no confirmed casualties yet.
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A US KC-135 refueling plane with six crew members crashed in western Iraq on March 12. The incident was not caused by hostile fire. Rescue efforts for the remaining crew continue. The crash occurs amid ongoing US military operations against Iran and Iran-backed groups in the region.
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A French military officer was killed and six others wounded in a drone strike near Erbil, Iraq. The attack, attributed to pro-Iranian factions, follows recent regional escalations after US-Israeli strikes on Iran. France condemns the attack as unacceptable, with Iraq promising to prevent further incidents.