Frank Rondel
A US military refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, resulting in the confirmed deaths of four of the six crew members onboard, while rescue operations continued for the remaining two, reports customreceipt.com via the Guardian. Military officials clarified that the incident involved a collision with another aircraft but was not caused by hostile or friendly fire. The crash comes as tensions escalate in the US-Israel conflict with Iran, marking nearly two weeks of heightened military engagement in the region.
In response to rising oil prices, the US government has temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian oil shipments at sea, allowing nations to purchase stranded Russian crude for a 30-day period. This measure coincides with Brent crude oil trading above $100 per barrel during early Friday sessions. Former US President Donald Trump addressed the issue on social media, emphasizing that higher oil prices generate significant revenue for the country.
Meanwhile, on-the-ground reports from Tehran describe daily life under bombardment by US and Israeli forces. A former political prisoner recounted the terror and disruption experienced by civilians, highlighting the immediate human cost of ongoing military actions.
The Pentagon reported that the initial six days of military operations have already incurred expenses exceeding $11.3 billion, though two independent sources suggest that the total costs are likely substantially higher, reflecting the scale and intensity of the conflict.
Earlier we wrote about gunfire in Portsmouth: Two injured on Patriot Way in broad daylight