Four Confirmed Deceased in Loss of U.S. KC-135 Over Iraq
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed the death of all four crew members aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker that crashed over Iraq. While the incident is currently under investigation, initial reports indicate a non-combat related catastrophic failure. Search and recovery operations have concluded at the crash site.
Date: March 25, 2026
Location: Al Anbar, Iraq
Conflict: Iraq Conflict
Category: other
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 4
Source: CENTCOM