Published: Mar 13, 2026, 10:00 IST | Updated: Mar 13, 2026, 10:00 IST
An Iran‑backed militant group in Iraq has claimed responsibility for downing a U.S. KC‑135 military refueling aircraft in western Iraq, saying it took the action “in defense of our country’s sovereignty and airspace.” The claim was made by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a coalition of Iran‑aligned armed factions.