Six US military personnel killed in Iraq tanker crash identified

March 15, 2026 • Google News World

The Pentagon has confirmed that six US military personnel were killed in an incident involving a tanker aircraft in Iraq. The incident occurred on [date] and is currently under investigation.

According to reports, the tanker was involved in a refueling operation when it crashed. The identities of the deceased have been released by the Pentagon, but their names have not been disclosed at this time.

The incident marks the latest development in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. On [date], President Trump urged countries to send warships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.

Separately, an air force captain from Covington was among those killed in the tanker crash. The incident is being investigated by the US military.

The Pentagon has released a statement confirming the loss of life and expressing condolences to the families of the deceased. An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.

Details about the incident are still emerging, but officials have confirmed that six US military personnel were killed in the tanker aircraft crash in Iraq.

Source: Google News World