Saturday, March 29, 2025
US Tanker Crash in Iraq Amid Iran War: Did Iran Strike? Here’s the Truth
Baghdad/Washington: March 13, 2026
US Air Force suffered major blow during Iran conflict when KC-135 Stratotanker refueling fighter jets crashed in western Iraq. Incident occurred during Operation Epic Fury mission. US Central Command confirmed the loss.
Initial speculation suggested Iranian strike. However, US military clarified preliminary probe shows no enemy/hostile fire involved—pure technical malfunction in friendly airspace. Second KC-135 involved landed safely.
KC-135 Stratotankers form USAF backbone, enabling mid-air refueling for extended fighter missions without landing. Vital for large-scale Iran operations.
Post-Feb 28 Iran strikes:
7 US troops killed
~150 injured
Massive search underway for crashed crew in western Iraq. CENTCOM probing depth; no official crew status yet.
