A US military transport and refueling aircraft was observed flying a circular route over neutral waters in the Persian Gulf on Thursday, according to air traffic control sources cited by TASS.
The aircraft, identified as a Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker, was operating at an altitude of approximately six kilometers near the border of the airspace of the region.
While no immediate incident was reported, the persistent presence of military hardware serves as a reminder of the fragility of the region's logistics corridors.
This sighting adds to a pattern of sustained US military presence in the area, with earlier reports on the same day noting US Navy aircraft and early warning planes circling the Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
The continued deployment of surveillance and support assets signals heightened vigilance by US forces amid persistent geopolitical friction in the Middle East.
For markets, the recurring air activity reinforces the risk premium embedded in shipping and energy prices, as traders monitor for any escalation that could disrupt flow through the Strait of Hormuz.
While no immediate incident was reported, the persistent presence of military hardware serves as a reminder of the fragility of the region's logistics corridors.