US Stealth Fighter Jet Hit by Iranian Fire for First Time in Ongoing Conflict

"The aircraft landed safely, and the pilot is in stable condition, Hawkins added. This incident is under investigation. The incident would be the first time Iran has hit a US aircraft in the war started in late February. Both the US and Israel are flying F-35s in the conflict; the aircraft costs upwards of $100 million."

"An American stealth fighter was forced to land at a base in the Middle East after being struck by what the military believed was Iranian fire. In a Thursday report from CNN, Central Command confirmed that the pilot of an F-35 made an emergency landing after taking fire. The jet, according to Central Command spokesperson Capt. Tim Hawkins, was flying a combat mission over Iran before having to make the emergency landing."

An American F-35 stealth fighter was forced to make an emergency landing at a Middle Eastern base after being struck by what the military believed was Iranian fire during a combat mission over Iran. Central Command confirmed the incident, stating the aircraft landed safely and the pilot is in stable condition. This marks the first time Iran has directly hit a U.S. aircraft in the ongoing conflict that started in late February. The incident is under investigation. The war has already resulted in significant aircraft losses, including three jets mistakenly shot down by Kuwait days after the conflict began, and a KC-135 Stratotanker that crashed, killing six service members.

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