A United States Air Force aerial refueling aircraft has crashed over Iraq, with at least five crew members reported to have been on board at the time of the incident.
US officials confirmed the crash but did not immediately provide details about the cause or the condition of the personnel involved. Search and rescue operations were launched shortly after the aircraft went down.
The aircraft, used to refuel military jets during operations, was operating in Iraqi airspace when the crash occurred. Authorities said investigations are underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Further information on casualties or the fate of the crew had not been immediately released as officials continued to assess the situation.
