Daily brief
A U.S. military KC-135 refueling plane crashed in Iraq, killing all crew members on board. U.S. Central Command confirmed the fatalities, with the number of casualties reported as either four or six. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
A French soldier was killed in a drone strike in Iraq's Kurdistan region, with a pro-Iranian armed group claiming responsibility and vowing to target French interests.
An Iran-backed Iraqi group claimed responsibility for downing a U.S. military aircraft (ongoing coverage).
Italian troops have withdrawn from Iraq following an attack on their base in Erbil.
A US-owned tanker near Iraq was attacked, with early findings indicating it was hit by unmanned boats.