A U.S. military refueling aircraft, a KC-135, crashed in Iraq while supporting operations related to the ongoing conflict with Iran. The Pentagon has confirmed that four service members were killed in the incident, which is not attributed to enemy fire. As search and rescue operations are underway, the crash brings the total U.S. military deaths in the region to eleven since the conflict escalated. An Iran-backed Iraqi group had claimed responsibility for the incident, adding to tensions in the region amid ongoing hostilities. The military continues to investigate the crash as officials provide updates on the situation.