US-Israel vs Iran War News Live Updates: Rescue effort under way after US refuelling plane with at least 5 onboard crashes in Iraq
US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet over the middle east during Operation Epic Fury. (Photo: @CENTCOM)
US-Israel vs Iran War Live News Updates: The US military has confirmed that a KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq, with rescue efforts underway. The incident involved two planes, and the second aircraft landed safely. US Central Command stated that the crash wasn’t due to hostile or friendly fire, and it’s currently unclear what caused the incident. The KC-135, built by Boeing in the 1950s and early 1960s, has served as the backbone of the US military’s air refueling fleet and is critical to allow aircraft to carry out missions without having to land.
Meanwhile, Brent crude spiked another 9 per cent, surging past the $100-per-barrel mark as Iran’s “stranglehold” on the world’s most vital oil artery tightened. With operations halted at all Iraqi oil terminals and the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait facing direct drone and missile strikes, the “short-term pain” promised by US officials is rapidly becoming a global reality.
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Here are 5 latest developments:
US military plane crash: The KC-135 aircraft that crashed had at least five crew members onboard, according to US official, who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity. US central command said the crash was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire.
Israeli Strikes on Tehran and Beirut: Israel launched fresh strikes on Tehran and Beirut, targeting Iranian nuclear and ballistic projects. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran’s new supreme leader, saying he “wouldn’t take out life insurance policies” on him or Hezbollah’s leader
Iran launches missiles at Israel: Iran launched missiles at Israel, hitting an open area in central Israel with no injuries reported. Saudi Arabia and Qatar intercepted drones and missiles launched from Iran, targeting oil fields and eastern regions
Gulf infrastructure under fire: Iranian drones and projectiles have struck a residential building in Kuwait, sparked a major fire near Bahrain’s international airport, and targeted the diplomatic quarter in Riyadh. In Dubai, Citibank has announced the closure of almost all branches following credible threats against financial institutions.
Humanitarian catastrophe: The scale of displacement is staggering, with the UN reporting 3.2 million people uprooted in Iran and over 759,000 in Lebanon.
Big picture: ‘Finish the job’; vs. ‘legitimate rights’
The diplomatic gap remains a chasm. While President Trump asserts that Iran is “virtually destroyed” and vows to “finish the job”, Iranian President Pezeshkian insists the war will not end until the world recognises Iran’s “legitimate rights” and pays for the destruction. As the US and Israel prioritise the total dismantling of Iran’s nuclear programme, confirmed by the recent strike on the Taleghan 2 site, the region remains braced for a prolonged, multi-front confrontation.
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