[84489] Crash of an American B-52 Bomber at Edwards Air Force Base in California

Crash of a strategic bomber at Edwards Air Force Base

During the day (June 15, 2026), a serious aviation accident was reported at Edwards Air Force Base in California, involving a B-52 Stratofortress strategic bomber. According to reports, the aircraft crashed shortly after taking off at 11:20 AM.

Iran's official news agency, IRNA, confirmed the accident and noted that Edwards Air Force Base reported the aircraft encountered a technical malfunction immediately after takeoff. Similar details were also published by Al Arabiya Farsi, which cited the U.S. Air Force statement on the matter.

At the same time, media outlets and Telegram channels identified with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, including Sepah Pasdaran News Channel and Saberin News, presented a narrative that the bomber was involved in "actions against Iran." This claim was repeated by other channels such as Akharin Khabar, which stated that the plane was "completely destroyed" following the crash.

The channel Military Hut published video footage showing the crash site, while elements associated with the Houthi rebels in Yemen (Ansaroollah) were quick to report the incident as a propaganda success. As of now, no official details have been provided by the U.S. Air Force command regarding casualties or the exact cause of the accident, beyond confirmation of the event itself.