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Iranian military claims US refueling aircraft was shot down in western Iraq, crew killed

Iranian military claims US refueling aircraft was shot down in western Iraq, crew killed

CENTCOM earlier reported loss of KC-135 aircraft

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Drone attack injures 6 French soldiers in northern Iraq: Official
13.03.2026

Drone attack injures 6 French soldiers in northern Iraq: Official

Erbil governor says strike hit Mala Qara area; no Peshmerga fighters injured

Sirens sound in Bahrain for 4th time on Thursday
13.03.2026

Sirens sound in Bahrain for 4th time on Thursday

Bahrain's Interior Ministry urges citizens to remain calm, take shelter as regional escalation continues

Iran says it will not ‘close the Strait of Hormuz,’ blames US, Israel for tensions
12.03.2026

Iran says it will not ‘close the Strait of Hormuz,’ blames US, Israel for tensions

'We are not going to close the Strait of Hormuz, but it is our inherent right to preserve the peace and security in this vital waterway,' says Iranian ambassador to UN

Sirens sound across central Israel from Iranian missiles as Netanyahu speaks
12.03.2026

Sirens sound across central Israel from Iranian missiles as Netanyahu speaks

No immediate information was available on casualties or damage

Qatar says several projectiles intercepted from Iran
12.03.2026

Qatar says several projectiles intercepted from Iran

Defense Ministry says 2 ballistic missile, 1 cruise missile, several drones shot down