Middle East crisis live: rescue effort under way after US refuelling plane with five onboard crashes in Iraq
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Amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East, the US Central Command is conducting rescue operations in Iraq after a US military refuelling aircraft crashed in what they describe as "friendly airspace." The KC-135 aircraft had at least five crew members onboard, and the cause of the crash is currently unknown, though hostile or friendly fire has been ruled out. Simultaneously, Iranian media reported US and Israeli strikes hitting parts of Tehran, causing buildings to shake. These events coincide with reports that Iran has begun laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passage for global oil supply, a move that has reportedly surprised the Trump administration. The situation is impacting the region and the global economy.
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