A US military KC-135 tanker has gone missing after declaring an emergency over the Persian Gulf, raising concerns amid escalating tensions with Iran.
The aircraft transmitted a ‘7700’ distress signal while conducting refuelling operations. It went off radar shortly after the alert.
At the time of the distress call, the KC-135 was reportedly en route to Qatar. Regional reports indicate that GPS jamming and spoofing were occurring in the area during the incident.
H125 light utility helicopters were spotted in the vicinity soon after the aircraft lost its signal. The KC-135 had been airborne for hours before triggering the emergency alert.
This incident adds to rising tensions between the United States and Iran. The situation echoes previous military operations in the region, notably during the peak of the US-Iran war.
As of midday, no official confirmation has been made regarding the aircraft’s status or what caused the emergency. There has been no statement from US Central Command about this incident.
The fate of the aircraft remains uncertain. Further developments are expected as authorities continue to investigate.
