The U.S. military reported six service members were killed in a KC-135 refueling plane crash in western Iraq, raising the U.S. death toll in the Iran-related conflict; the Pentagon later identified the six victims, including Capt. Ariana G. Savino of Covington, Washington. Officials described the loss as resulting from an apparent midair accident with another tanker over friendly airspace while supporting operations against Iran. The crash occurred amid continued Iranian attacks on Gulf states, contributing to elevated oil prices and increased regional tensions.
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