The GuardianMar 13, 2026, 4:08 PM
US confirms all six crew members died in Iraq plane crash; Iran’s supreme leader ‘likely disfigured’, Hegseth claims – Middle East crisis live
Service personnel were aboard refuelling plane as US command says crash was not due to ‘hostile or friendly fire’ Middle East war creating ‘largest supply disruption in history of oil markets’ How have you been affected by the latest Middle East events? Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry is saying that two drones have been intercepted and destroyed in the eastern region. More now after reports of explosions in Dubai on Friday morning: thick black smoke rose over the financial hub’s skyline after what authorities described as a fire in an industrial area of the city-state . Continue reading...
New York TimesMar 13, 2026, 2:34 PM
All 6 Crew Members Killed in U.S. Refueling Plane Crash in Iraq, Military Says
The crash was not caused by hostile or friendly fire, U.S. Central Command said. All six crew members died, it said, bringing the number of U.S. service members killed in the Iran conflict to at least 13.
BBC NewsMar 13, 2026, 2:29 PM
All six crew members killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq
The US Central Command says all six crew members died after a refuelling aircraft went down over western Iraq.
The Straits TimesMar 13, 2026, 10:00 AM
US military confirms all six crew killed after plane crash in Iraq
Rescue efforts continued for the remaining two members.
CBS NewsMar 13, 2026, 4:02 PM
All 6 crew members killed in crash of U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft in Iraq
The U.S. military has confirmed that all six crew members were killed when an American KC-135 refueling plane taking part in the Iran war crashed in western Iraq.
The GuardianMar 13, 2026, 3:04 PM
All six crew members confirmed dead after US military plane crash in Iraq
Number of American troops to be killed in Iran war after incident in western desert now stands at 13 Middle East live blog – latest updates US politics – live updates All six crew members onboard a US military aircraft that crashed in western Iraq were killed, the US military has said. The KC-135 military refuelling plane crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, in an incident the military said involved another aircraft but was not the result of hostile or friendly fire. Continue reading...
NBC NewsMar 13, 2026, 9:47 AM
All 6 U.S. crew members killed after refueling plane crashes in Iraq
All six U.S. crew members have been confirmed dead after their military refueling plane crashed in Iraq while taking part in Iran war operations, the U.S. military said Friday.U.S.
The Globe and MailMar 13, 2026, 9:33 AM
Six crew members killed after U.S. military refuelling plane crashes in Iraq
It was not the result of hostile or friendly fire, U.S. Central Command says
CBS NewsMar 13, 2026, 1:43 PM
Crew members killed in U.S. refueling aircraft crash in Iraq
A U.S. military aerial refueling tanker that was involved in the U.S. military operation in Iran crashed in Iraq on Thursday. Charlie D'Agata has the latest. (Editor's note: Officials confirmed Friday that all six crew members were killed. )
Al JazeeraMar 13, 2026, 12:54 PM
Four killed in US military plane crash in Iraq
Four killed in US military plane crash in Iraq
EuronewsMar 13, 2026, 6:54 AM
Six US crew members confirmed dead in Iraq airplane crash as strikes on Tehran continue
The Iran war shows no signs of letting up after US President Donald Trump suggested that operations could last for another three to four weeks, despite global energy instabilities. Trump says neutralising the threat posed by Tehran is more important than oil prices. Follow our live coverage.
BloombergMar 12, 2026, 10:14 PM
Six Confirmed Killed in Refueling Aircraft Crash, US Says
All six crewmembers aboard a KC-135 refueling aircraft that crashed over western Iraq are confirmed dead, US Central Command said.