Official cause of U.S. military plane crash in Iraq under investigation, officials say
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U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran continue into second week amid leadership disruption
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Based solely on the provided content, a U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is approaching the two-week mark, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hegseth stated that Iran's missile and drone capabilities have been severely diminished and that the new Supreme Leader is wounded and likely disfigured. The content does not contain any information about a U.S. military plane crash in Iraq, despite the headline reference.
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Six U.S. airmen die in crash; 2,500 Marines being sent to the Middle East - Los Angeles Times

Beale AFB tanker plane lands with damage, linked to deadly KC-135 crash in Iraq - Sacramento Bee
3 Ohio airmen killed in refueling crash in Iraq, governor says - WHIO TV
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