According to the Mehrnews, “Egypt Intel Observer,” which monitors and reports on aircraft movements in the region, announced via a message on the social media platform X that an American refueling aircraft (KC-135R Stratotanker) declared an emergency code. According to the account of this media outlet, a U.S. Air Force refueling aircraft of the KC-135R type transmitted emergency code 7700 while flying over the Emirates. This emergency code indicates a special situation during the flight.

“Egypt Intel Observer” added that after declaring emergency code 7700, the refueling aircraft changed its course and returned to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv (occupied Palestinian territories). No further details have been released regarding the reason for the emergency status of this American refueling aircraft.