A United States military refueling plane crashed in Iraq. The aircraft was a U.S. KC-135 model.
The crash happened in western Iraq. It occurred on Thursday, March 12. The time was approximately 2 pm Eastern Time.
Four crew members on board have died. There were six crew members in total on the aircraft.
Rescue efforts are continuing at the crash site. The exact circumstances leading to the crash are being investigated.
The loss of the aircraft is a significant event.