An American KC-135 refueling plane crashed in Iraq. The Islamic resistance claims responsibility for its crash.

An American KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed on Thursday in western Iraq, according to a statement from the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). The incident resulted in the death of four of the six crew members, and authorities stated that the crash was not caused by hostile or friendly fire. Rescue operations are underway, and another involved aircraft landed safely. This is the fourth loss of an American aircraft in the context of the conflict in Iran, after three F-15 fighter jets were mistakenly shot down in Kuwait. The KC-135 Stratotanker, an aircraft measuring 41.5 meters in length and with a wingspan of nearly 40 meters, is essential for American aerial refueling operations.