// Senior pilot Zachary Rufus/Air Force
According to military sources, the incident occurred in "friendly airspace" and was not related to enemy or allied fire. The second KC-135 involved in the operation landed safely.
The command did not provide information about the crew composition. However, according to Reuters, there were up to six military personnel on board the crashed aircraft.
The group "Islamic Resistance in Iraq," which supports Iran, claims to have shot down the plane, stating it was protecting the sovereignty and airspace of the country. At the same time, American authorities categorically reject this version.
