All 6 airmen on a US refueling plane that crashed in Iraq are dead, US military says - AP News

All 6 airmen on a US refueling plane that crashed in Iraq are dead, US military says  AP News

Iran-backed Iraqi group claims responsibility for downing US military aircraft - Reuters

Iran-backed Iraqi group claims responsibility for downing US military aircraft  Reuters

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.

Turkey Says NATO Defenses Shot Down a Third Iranian Missile

Turkey did not say where the missile was intercepted. But residents near Incirlik Air Base, which hosts U.S. troops, reported hearing sirens and a loud boom.

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KC-135 Tanker Crashes in ‘Friendly’ Iraqi Airspace, US Says - Bloomberg.com

KC-135 Tanker Crashes in ‘Friendly’ Iraqi Airspace, US Says  Bloomberg.com

Four crew confirmed dead after US military plane crash in Iraq | First Thing

Rescue efforts continue for the remaining crew members, while the US has temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian oil at sea. Plus, how China and the US see each other online Good morning. Four of the six crew members onboard a US military refuelling plane that crashed in western Iraq on Thursday were killed, the US military has said. Rescue efforts continued for the remaining two. What are people reporting from Tehran? A former political prisoner has told the Guardian about the terror of dail...

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Four confirmed dead after U.S. military aircraft goes down in Iraq

The U.S. Central Command confirmed that at least four of six crew members on the KC-135 aircraft were dead, after the refueling plane went down in western Iraq on Thursday.

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Fire and damage after strike on US embassy compound in Baghdad

A strike on the heavily fortified United States embassy compound in Baghdad caused a fire and damage to the complex.

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US Air Force refueling plane crashes over Iraq, at least five crew on board - CNN

US Air Force refueling plane crashes over Iraq, at least five crew on board  CNN

Strikes on Iraqi capital kill 2 Iran-linked Kataeb Hezbollah members

Explosions rocked Iraq’s capital Baghdad on Saturday after two strikes targeted the powerful Iran-backed group Kataeb Hezbollah, killing two members including a “key figure”, security sources said. The strikes are the first in the heart of Baghdad to kill Iran-backed fighters since the start of the Middle East war on February 28, which has not spared Iraq, long a proxy battleground between the US and Iran. “At 2.15am, a missile struck a house that was being used by Kataeb Hezbollah,” said a...

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Irak: US embassy complex in Baghdad hit by a drone strike

Explosions rocked cities across the Middle East on Saturday as the US embassy in Baghdad was hit by a drone strike and Tehran warned Emiratis to stay away from ports as it targets the world's energy supply lines. Details by Caroline Baum.

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Why did the US refuelling military aircraft KC-135 crash in Iraq?

US military says crash not caused by ‘hostile fire’ even as Iran-backed group claims responsibility

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Four U.S. service members killed in plane crash over Iraq

The U.S. ​military said the incident involved another aircraft but ⁠was not the result of ‌hostile or friendly fire

Watch: Iran strikes US embassy in Baghdad, smoke rises over compound

Tensions flared in the Middle East as Iran reportedly targeted the US embassy in Baghdad with drones following a stern warning. The attack, which saw thick black smoke rising from the compound, occurred shortly after strikes hit powerful Iran-backed group Kataeb Hezbollah. Iraq finds itself increasingly drawn into the regional conflict.

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Major Alex Klinner: 5 things about Air Force member killed in Iraq in KC-135 plane crash; GoFundMe set up

Alex Klinner was identified as one of the six US servicemembers who lost their lives in the KC-135 refueling plane crash in Iraq amid the ongoing US-Iran war.

Tibet leader fears China gains as US gets caught up in Iran war - The Straits Times

Tibet leader fears China gains as US gets caught up in Iran war  The Straits Times

Middle East war: How Iran and its proxies targeted US bases and Gulf allies

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Macron thanks Iraqi PM for support after French soldier killed in drone strike

President Emmanuel Macron expressed gratitude to the Iraqi prime minister for taking measures to protect French forces, after a drone strike killed a French soldier and injured six others in Iraq's Kurdistan region earlier this week.

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India Announces 30-day Visa Extension To Foreigners In Country Amid Conflict

India has announced the extension of visas and waiver of overstay penalty to foreigners stranded in the country due to the ongoing conflict in Middle East.

Few easy ways out for US as war with Iran drags on

US-Israeli strikes on February 28 killed Iran’s leader but have not toppled the government, which now, from its perch on the Strait of Hormuz, has put the entire world economy on the war’s frontlines. The initial US operation of assassinating Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has given way to a conflict that Washington cannot completely control, sharply limiting President Donald Trump’s options. Two weeks into a bloody air war, Iran holds many cards as it chokes the world’s oil supply and strikes U...

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U.S. sending more than 2,200 Okinawa-based marines to Middle East, reports say

The U.S. military deployment to the region comes as Iran ramps up attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial artery for oil shipping.

New wave of attacks on Iran, Gulf nations as economic fallout deepens

US embassy urges Americans to leave Iraq

U.S. citizens should leave Iraq immediately, the U.S. embassy in Baghdad said in an updated security alert on Saturday, following an overnight missile attack on the embassy’s building. “U.S. citizens choosing to remain in Iraq are strongly encouraged to reconsider in light of the significant threat posed by Iran-aligned terrorist militia groups,” the embassy said. (Reuters) Read […]

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Four US crew dead after refuelling aircraft crashes in Iraq

The US Central Command has said the loss of the aircraft ‘was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire’.

Visa extension granted to foreigners affected by Middle East tensions

The Bureau of Immigration on Friday, March 13, announced visa relief for foreign nationals whose flights were affected by the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

By Jean Mangaluz

Missile strikes helipad in US embassy compound in Iraq, AP reports - The Daily Star

Missile strikes helipad in US embassy compound in Iraq, AP reports  The Daily Star

US/Israel-Iran War (Day 14): 3.2 million people displaced in Iran

At least 3.2 million people have been displaced in Iran since the US and Israeli joint strike began on 28 February. The post US/Israel-Iran War (Day 14): 3.2 million people displaced in Iran appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

Explosions rock Baghdad as security sources say US embassy attacked

Iraq, long a proxy battleground between the United States and Iran, was quickly dragged into the Middle East war triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28. The post Explosions rock Baghdad as security sources say US embassy attacked appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Four crew members confirmed dead after US refuelling aircraft crashed in Iraq, US military says - the-star.co.ke

Four crew members confirmed dead after US refuelling aircraft crashed in Iraq, US military says  the-star.co.ke

More US Marines and warships to be moved to Middle East, reports say

More US Marines and warships are expected to be deployed to the Middle East, two officials confirmed to CBS News, the BBC's US partner.

By David Apinga

Missile attack hits US Embassy in Iraq - thecitizen.co.tz

Missile attack hits US Embassy in Iraq  thecitizen.co.tz