Iran claims US KC-135 shot down in Iraq amid Middle East tensions
Iran-backed Islamic Resistance in Iraq claims responsibility for downing US KC-135 Stratotanker in western Iraq Thursday. Group states action defends sovereignty against US-Israel strikes targeting Tehran. US confirms aircraft lost during Operation Epic Fury but disputes hostile fire claim. Iranian-aligned forces allege crew killed and second aircraft damaged in Tel Aviv emergency landing. CENTCOM denies claims. Incident occurs after joint US-Israel strikes killed Iranian officials and prompted regional retaliation vows.
SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/03/13/we-shot-it-down-iran-counters-us-on-crashed-refueling-aircraft/