"US Military Aircraft Crashes in Eastern Mediterranean During Training Operation"
A U.S. military aircraft crashed during a training operation in the Eastern Mediterranean, according to the Pentagon. The incident, which was not related to hostile activity, is currently under investigation. No further details have been provided regarding the type of aircraft, branch, location, timing, or casualties. The Defense Department had recently deployed additional forces to the Middle East in response to attacks by Hamas militants and Iran-backed Shia militia groups.