What the Pentagon Didn't Say About a Deadly Crash The Pentagon's swift dismissal of hostile fire in a recent air collision over Iraq has raised more questions than answers about the complexities of modern warfare.
Two weeks into the U. S. Israeli war against Iran, two KC 135 Stratotankers collided on March 12, killing six service members and sparking a controversy that goes beyond the immediate cause of the disaster.
Initial intelligence reports suggested that anti aircraft fire by Iran backed militias in the area may have forced the pilots to take evasive actions. However, U. S.