US Air Force KC-135 crashes in Iraq during Operation Epic Fury

A United States Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq on March 13, 2026, during Operation Epic Fury, a U.S.-led campaign targeting Iranian military facilities. Central Command confirmed the incident, stating the crash occurred in friendly airspace with no evidence of hostile action or friendly fire. Two aircraft were involved; one landed safely while search-and-rescue teams deployed to locate crew members. No fatalities or injuries confirmed yet, with updates pending investigation and family notifications. This marks the fourth publicly acknowledged loss of a U.S. aircraft since the conflict began.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/03/13/war-us-air-force-aircraft-crashes-in-iraq/