CENTCOM Confirms 4 U.S. Service Members Killed in KC-135 Crash Over Iraq

Mar 13, 2026

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KC-135 Tanker Crashes In Iraq During Operation Epic Fury Sortie (Updated)

A U.S. Air Force refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during operations connected to the escalating conflict with Iran, triggering a rescue mission and raising new questions about risks facing American forces in the region.

According to U.S. Central Command, a KC-135 Stratotanker went down during Operation Epic Fury, with a second aircraft involved…

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