A US KC 135 Stratotanker reportedly sent a distress signal over the Persian Gulf near Qatar. Flight data indicates the aircraft circled before descending, but US authorities have not confirmed a crash or specific emergency. The plane reportedly departed from the UAE, and regional interference is said to be common. The true reason the signal was lost remains unclear.
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker disappeared from radar over the Strait of Hormuz, after squawking a 7700 distress code, with its transponder going dark. Despite flight tracking evidence, there is no debris, no official crash report, and no public statement from U.S. Central Command. The incident comes as Gulf tensions rise and could disrupt critical aerial operations.
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