[NBC26] Rescue efforts were underway after an incident involving two aircraft that were participating in Operation Epic Fury, the ongoing U.S. offensive against Iran.
A U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft was lost over Iraq on Thursday, U.S. Central Command said.
Rescue efforts were underway after an incident involving two aircraft that were participating in Operation Epic Fury, the ongoing U.S. offensive against Iran.
The incident took place in friendly airspace, CENTCOM said. The second plane involved was able to land safely.
A source speaking to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity said the second plane involved was also a KC-135 tanker.
The incident was not due to either hostile or friendly fire, officials said.
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