US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet / CENTCOM
The US Central Command on Thursday confirmed a KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq.
The status of the six crewmembers on board is unknown.
CENTCOM said this was not due to friendly fire or hostile fire.
A second refueler landed safely in Israel.
Both of the two aircraft involved in the incident over western Iraq today on day 13 of war with Iran were KC-135 refuelers, sources told @CBSNews @JimLaPorta and me. One landed safely in Israel. The other went down. https://t.co/FNgYrsWGMt
— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) March 12, 2026
Via US Central Command:
U.S. Central Command is aware of the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft.
The incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury, and rescue efforts are ongoing. Two aircraft were involved in the incident.
One of the aircraft went down in western Iraq, and the second landed safely.
This was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire.
More information will be made available as the situation develops.
We ask for continued patience to gather additional details and provide clarity for the families of service members.
U.S. Central Command is aware of the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft. The incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury, and rescue efforts are ongoing. Two aircraft were involved in the incident. One of the aircraft went down in western Iraq, and the…
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 12, 2026
Seven US service members have been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
On Saturday, President Trump attended the dignified transfer of six of the fallen heroes.
DEVELOPING…
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