Nine US Air Force KC-135R and KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft are currently operating over the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, according to a tracking source. The specific mission and whether they are accompanying strike aircraft have not been reported.
Nine US Air Force KC-135R and KC-46A aerial refueling tankers are currently active over the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, according to a tracking source. The report does not specify whether the tankers are supporting strike aircraft or conducting routine operations.
The Zioneer has tracked similar US tanker activity in recent weeks, including reports of at least 13 tankers on June 28, 10 on June 11, and multiple other incidents. The activity is part of a broader pattern of enhanced US aerial presence in the region amid the ongoing campaign against Iran, Operation Epic Fury, as previously reported.
2 developments
- DevelopingMultiple US aerial refueling tankers depart Middle East
- StrongYair Goldblatt reports widespread US tanker movement over Saudi Arabia, near Persian Gulf
- DevelopingUS refueling aircraft take off from Israel, security analyst reports
- DevelopingReport: US fighter jets and refueling tankers taking off over Middle East in last hour
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