Four confirmed killed in crash of refueling aircraft in Iraq, U.S. military says
Japan Times • 3/12/2026 – 3/13/2026
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score49/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier83% (0.5^13/48)
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- 2026-03-12
- 2026-03-13Four confirmed killed in crash of refueling aircraft in Iraq, U.S. military says (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 30
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (10/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 16 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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