Four US crew members were killed in a plane crash in Iraq, as explosions rocked Tehran during a mass rally. The incident occurred when a refueling aircraft went down in Iraq, with two other personnel still missing. The US military stated that the crash was not due to hostile or friendly fire, but an Iranian proxy group claimed responsibility. The crash took place as large crowds gathered in Tehran to mark Al Quds Day, an annual international rally in support of Palestinians. Israel had warned it would target sites in Iran's capital, and there have been reports of fresh attacks in the region, including strikes in northern Israel and attacks on Gulf states. The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for oil tankers, remains effectively closed, leading to economic shockwaves and high oil prices. NATO has intercepted a third missile over Turkey since the start of the Iran conflict. The deaths of four US crew members have brought the total number of American troops killed in the Iran war to 11. The incident has raised concerns about the impact on global oil supplies and the potential for further conflict.
