US F-35 fighter jet hit by Iranian fire, forced to make emergency landing

Middle East Eye · March 19, 2026 War

US F-35 fighter jet hit by Iranian fire, forced to make emergency landing A US fighter jet had to make an emergency landing after being struck by Iranian fire, sources have informed CNN. Iran’s revolutionary guards claimed responsibility for the attack, which caused damage to the US aircraft on Thursday. This is the first time Iran has hit a US aircraft since the war began.

← Back to Feed