All Crew Members of U.S. KC-135 Loss in Iraq Confirmed Deceased
U.S. Central Command has confirmed that all crew members aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker that went down in western Iraq are deceased. The aircraft was involved in combat operations as part of Operation Epic Fury. Officials stated the incident was not the result of hostile or friendly fire but remains under investigation. Recovery operations at the crash site near the Turaibil border crossing were completed today.
Date: March 24, 2026
Location: Anbar, Iraq
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: airstrike
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 4
Source: U.S. Central Command