A U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft was lost over Iraq on Thursday, U.S. Central Command said.
Rescue efforts were underway after an incident involving two aircraft that were participating in Operation Epic Fury, the ongoing U.S. offensive against Iran.
The incident took place in friendly airspace, CENTCOM said. The second plane involved was able to land safely.
A source speaking to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity said the second plane involved was also a KC-135 tanker.
The incident was not due to either hostile or friendly fire, officials said.
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
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