U.S. Military Aircraft Crashes in Eastern Mediterranean During Training Operation

Pentagon confirms crash, states it was not related to hostile activity; cause under investigation

A U.S. military aircraft crashed in the Eastern Mediterranean during a training operation, as confirmed by the Pentagon and European Command (USEUCOM).
The incident was not related to any hostile activity and is currently under investigation.
No details were immediately provided about the type of aircraft involved, which branch it belonged to, the exact location or timing of the crash, or whether there were any injuries or fatalities.
Out of respect for the families affected, no further information on the personnel involved has been released at this time.
The crash occurred in the context of increased U.S. military presence in the Middle East, following an attack by Hamas militants on Israel and increased attacks on U.S. military bases in Iraq and Syria by Iran-backed Shia militia groups.