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UPDATED Sep 7, 2026 at 12:08 PM ET
Sep 4, 2026 at 6:06 PM ET
Widow told Iran conflict ‘is not technically a war’
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Maj. Alex Klinner’s widow said she was told the Iran conflict “is not technically a war” during a battle over benefits after Klinner, 33, died in a KC-135 crash while supporting operations against Iran. The crash involved six military members onboard the refueling aircraft.
WHO: Maj. Alex Klinner’s widow
WHAT: She said she was told the Iran conflict “is not technically a war” in connection with a benefits dispute after Klinner’s KC-135 crash death.
WHEN: Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: She was reacting to what she said she was told about how the Iran conflict is classified in the benefits dispute.
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