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"The potential of some kind of conflict with Iran escalating into a larger regional war is very real, possibly more real than ever."

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A U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday during Operation Epic Fury, with rescue efforts underway. U.S. Central Command stated the crash was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire.

A U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday during Operation Epic Fury, with rescue efforts underway. U.S. Central Command stated the crash was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire.

Two aircraft were involved in the incident, with one KC-135 landing safely and the other going down in western Iraq. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a network of Iran-backed Shia Islamist groups, claimed responsibility for downing the plane.

Two aircraft were involved in the incident, with one KC-135 landing safely and the other going down in western Iraq. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a network of Iran-backed Shia Islamist groups, claimed responsibility for downing the plane.

A spokesperson for Iran's Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters said all of the aircraft's personnel were killed. A U.S. official said the KC-135 that crashed had at least five crew members aboard, though KC-135s typically have a crew of three.

A spokesperson for Iran's Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters said all of the aircraft's personnel were killed. A U.S. official said the KC-135 that crashed had at least five crew members aboard, though KC-135s typically have a crew of three.

The KC-135 is at least the fourth U.S. military aircraft lost during operations against Iran. Three American F-15E fighters were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti fire last week, though all six crew members safely ejected.

The KC-135 is at least the fourth U.S. military aircraft lost during operations against Iran. Three American F-15E fighters were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti fire last week, though all six crew members safely ejected.

Seven American troops have been killed and approximately 140 service members have been wounded since the fighting began on Feb. 28. Oil prices stayed above $100 a barrel despite U.S. efforts to boost global supplies.

Seven American troops have been killed and approximately 140 service members have been wounded since the fighting began on Feb. 28. Oil prices stayed above $100 a barrel despite U.S. efforts to boost global supplies.

KC-135 refueling aircraft play a crucial role in powering bombing raids by keeping fighter jets and bombers fueled during long-distance combat operations. The Air Mobility Command has nearly 400 tankers in its fleet.

KC-135 refueling aircraft play a crucial role in powering bombing raids by keeping fighter jets and bombers fueled during long-distance combat operations. The Air Mobility Command has nearly 400 tankers in its fleet.

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