A U.S. Air Force Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker, identified by its squawk code 7700 and AE04FC, has declared an emergency while flying over southern Iraq. The aircraft indicates a general emergency onboard amidst the backdrop of an ongoing Iranian attack against Israel. This situation raises concerns about the aircraft's safety and the broader implications for regional security. The KC-135R, an aerial-refueling tanker, plays a crucial role in U.S. military operations, making its status particularly noteworthy. Multiple sources, including FlightRadar and various social media accounts, have reported on the emergency declaration.
Possible US Air Force plane emergency over Iraq https://t.co/weYoxf86pq
A US Air Force Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker declares an on-board emergency while flying over southern Iraq during Iran's attack on Israel https://t.co/XicRtVQs7S
A U.S. KC-135 Stratotanker is signaling a squawk 7700 (General Emergency onboard) while flying over southern Iraq. https://t.co/jHQmD1HGB1 https://t.co/wVfUBDHYt5
BREAKING: U.S. Air Force Aerial-Refueling Tanker over Iraq Squawking “7700” indicating a 'general emergency' - FlightRader
⚡️⚡️⚡️🇺🇸🇮🇶 - The U.S. Air Force Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker that was previously reported over Iraq, has declared Squawk Code 7700 (emergency)! https://t.co/YhGJbRKJQd https://t.co/XySNmuIjHi
US Air Force (USAF) Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker declares emergency over Iraq - Boeing, not again and not now please https://t.co/hZovBgRPM2
A United States Air Force (USAF) Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker declares emergency while it is flying over Southern Iraq during the ongoing Iranian attack against Israel. https://t.co/w7L1AmSVaL
Now we have a US Air Force KC-135 squawking 7700 over Iraq. https://t.co/XsMbHsLYHH
The U.S. Air Force KC-135R Aerial-Refueling Tanker over Iraq is now Squawking “7700” on its Transponder, possibly indicating some kind of Emergency. https://t.co/FpzMF5Oqbq
USAF Fueler squawking 7700 over Iraq. https://t.co/6TuzAmX8Xv
REPORT: A US Air Force tanker declared a squawk 7700 (general emergency) while flying over Iraqi airspace.
U.S. KC-135 Stratotanker squawking 7700 (General Emergency onboard) over southern #Iraq. https://t.co/7Tf0VfXNzN
7700 emergency squawk code for AE04FC (USAF KC-135R Tanker) above southern #Iraq. https://t.co/fh3OZJ9i2J