Refueling Aircraft Down in Iraq, 6 Crew Members Die

.@thejointstaff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine: The incident occurred over friendly territory in Western Iraq while the crew was on a combat mission, and was not the result of hostile or friendly fire. Please keep the brave Airmen, their families, friends, and units in your thoughts in… https://t.co/3d4G6EwjZy pic.twitter.com/bf1InSGyfF

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) March 13, 2026

Prayers for all.

BREAKING: All 6 US crew members on refueling tanker that crashed after mid-air collision with other aircraft are confirmed dead, bringing total US killed in action to 13 during Operation Epic Fury pic.twitter.com/2hiJQbhdX8

— Fox News (@FoxNews) March 13, 2026