US refueling plane crashes in Iraq due to apparent accident, rescue efforts ongoing - The Times of Israel
Times of Israel • 3/12/2026 – 3/13/2026
Summary
No summary yet.
Advertisement
Cluster Activity
6
15
2026-03-122026-03-13
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
18h
Age
16
Sources
from cluster
25
Hours Since Seen
Final Score42/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier70% (0.5^25/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-03-12
- 2026-03-13US refueling plane crashes in Iraq due to apparent accident, rescue efforts ongoing - The Times of Israel (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 40
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 16 independent sources
Age: 1 day(s) old - still early
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
Same Story from 11 sources
US confirms six killed in aircraft crash over Iraq
Middle East Eye • Today
Six US service members killed in plane crash over Iraq
France24 • Today
CENTCOM confirms six dead in tanker crash in Iraq, as Iran conflict approaches third week
Breaking Defense • Today
6 dead after U.S. Air Force refueler crashes in Iraq while supporting Iran war
The Washington Post • Today
All 6 U.S. crew members killed after refueling plane crashes in Iraq
NBC News • Today
Four US airmen killed in KC-135 crash in Iraq
Military Times • Today
Six US service members killed in KC-135 crash in Iraq
Defense News • Today
Four confirmed killed in crash of refueling aircraft in Iraq, U.S. military says
Japan Times • Today
Four crew members killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq
BBC • Today
Four U.S. service members killed in plane crash over Iraq
The Hindu • Today
Breaking Similar stories
US military says refueling plane crashed in Iraq due to apparent accident, rescue efforts ongoing - The Times of Israel
Times of Israel • 1 day ago
US military refueling plane crashes in Iraq and rescue is underway
AP News • 1 day ago
Four crew members killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq
BBC • Today
In first press conference since war began, Netanyahu says Israel 'crushing' Iran and Hezbollah, mocks IRGC 'puppet' Mojtaba Khamenei, who 'cannot show his face in public' - The Times of Israel
Times of Israel • 1 day ago
Spain permanently withdraws ambassador to Israel as rift deepens - The Times of Israel
Times of Israel • 2 days ago
Iran threatens Israel and Gulf offices of US tech giants Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Nvidia - The Times of Israel
Times of Israel • 2 days ago
Spain permanently withdraws ambassador to Israel as rift deepens - The Times of Israel
Times of Israel • 2 days ago
US defends Israel against South Africa’s allegation of genocide in top UN court - The Times of Israel
Times of Israel • Today
NY Times: Iranian strikes damaged at least 17 US sites, surprising administration - The Times of Israel
Times of Israel • 2 days ago
Katz: If Lebanon doesn't prevent Hezbollah attacks, Israel will 'take the territory and do it ourselves' - The Times of Israel
Times of Israel • 1 day ago
Anti-Lindy Similar stories
'Dahiyeh will resemble Khan Younis': Smotrich warns of Gaza-like destruction coming to Lebanon - The Times of Israel
Times of Israel • 1 week ago
US says it has bombed over 2,000 targets in Iran, is ‘continuing with 24/7 strikes’ - The Times of Israel
Times of Israel • 1 week ago
Iran claims Hormuz Strait is closed, threatens to set shipping there ‘ablaze’ - The Times of Israel
Times of Israel • 1 week ago
Qatar says Iranian attacks injured around 20, targeted airport and energy infrastructure - The Times of Israel
Times of Israel • 1 week ago
IDF says it destroyed 16 aircraft used by Revolutionary Guard's Quds Force in Tehran airport strikes - The Times of Israel
Times of Israel • 6 days ago
High-stakes talks between US and Iran set to be held in Geneva today - The Times of Israel
Times of Israel • 3 weeks ago
Three wounded in Iranian missile strike on highway outside Jerusalem - The Times of Israel
Times of Israel • 1 week ago
Hezbollah announces deaths of 8 operatives in IDF strikes in Beqaa Valley, including commander - The Times of Israel
Times of Israel • 2 weeks ago
Trump demands 'disgraceful' Herzog immediately pardon Netanyahu so PM can focus on Iran war - The Times of Israel
Times of Israel • 1 week ago
Energy prices soar as Iran strikes Gulf, disrupts Strait of Hormuz - The Times of Israel
Times of Israel • 1 week ago