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Iraqi armed group claims responsibility for downed US aircraft - Al Jazeera English
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of Iran-backed armed factions, has claimed responsibility for downing a US KC-135 refuelling aircraft in western Iraq.
In a statement posted to its official Telegram channel, the group asserted that its fighters targeted the aircraft with air defence systems, causing it to crash.
Meanwhile, Al Jazeera correspondents are following developments from Washington, DC; Doha; Amman; Beirut; Tehran; and Baghdad. - 03/12/2026.
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