The U.S. military has confirmed that a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft crashed in Iraq on Friday, March 13, 2026. According to a statement from U.S. Central Command, all six crew members on board were killed in the incident.
The cause of the crash is under investigation. The aircraft, a refueling tanker, went down in a remote area. Recovery operations are ongoing, and the names of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
This incident marks a significant loss for U.S. forces in the region. The KC-135 is a critical asset for aerial refueling operations, supporting a wide range of military missions across the Middle East.
