Firefighters battle flames at fuel storage tanks near Muharraq airport in Bahrain after reported Iranian strikes ignited a massive fire during escalating regional conflict on 12 March 2026.
Middle East War Shock: US Refuelling Plane Crashes in Iraq as Iran Blockade Sends Global Oil Prices Soaring
13-March-2026: A dramatic rescue operation is underway in western Iraq after a US military KC-135 refuelling aircraft crashed in what the US Central Command described as “friendly airspace.” The aircraft, which had at least five to six service members onboard, went down during Operation Epic Fury while another aircraft involved in the incident managed to land safely. Officials confirmed the crash was not caused by hostile fire or friendly fire, but emergency teams are still working to locate and assist the crew. The KC-135, a backbone of the US Air Force refuelling fleet since the Cold War era, plays a critical role in allowing combat aircraft to remain airborne during long missions. ✈️🚨...
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