US KC-135 Stratotanker Loss in Iraq Confirmed
U.S. Central Command has confirmed the loss of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft in Iraq. Following a search and recovery operation, all crew members aboard the aircraft have been confirmed deceased. The incident occurred during a routine refueling mission, and the cause of the crash is currently under investigation by military authorities.
Date: March 30, 2026
Location: Al-Anbar, Iraq
Conflict: Iraq Conflict
Category: airstrike
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 4
Source: U.S. Central Command