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Iran Launches Strikes on Israel, State Media Claims
Iran launches new wave of retaliatory drone strikes targeting Israeli military infrastructure in Be’er Sheva, state media claims.
U.S. Plane Crashes in Iraq, Six Crew Dead: United States Central Command
The United States Central Command said that a U.S. Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury, with all six crew members confirmed dead. Officials stated that two aircraft were involved in the incident—one crashed while the other landed safely—and the cause is under investigation, though it was not due to hostile or friendly fire.
Emmanuel Macron: French Soldier Killed in Erbil Attack, Several Troops Wounded
President of France Emmanuel Macron said a French soldier was killed in an attack in the Erbil region of Iraq, identifying him as Chief Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion of the 7th Battalion of Chasseurs Alpins from Varces, who “died for France.” Several other French troops were wounded in the attack, the president said, calling the assault on forces “unacceptable.”
Israel Hits Iran Targets, Claims IDF
Israel Defense Forces claim continued strikes on strategic Iranian military sites across Tehran, Shiraz, and Ahvaz.