19.03.2026 19:30
Iran shot down a U.S. F-35 fighter jet during a combat mission. The damaged aircraft made an emergency landing at a U.S. base in the Middle East after the mission. Captain Tim Hawkins, a spokesperson for U.S. Central Command, announced that the aircraft was safely landed at the base and that the pilot's health condition is stable. Iran's semi-official agency Tasnim also released footage of the moment the aircraft was shot down.
An F-35 fighter jet belonging to the United States made an emergency landing at a U.S. airbase in the Middle East after being shot down by Iran. CENTCOM spokesman Tim Hawkins confirmed the incident, while Iranian media published images of the downed aircraft.
In the ongoing war between the U.S. and Iran, it was reported that a U.S. F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at an American airbase in the region after sustaining damage during a combat mission over Iran.
The Pentagon stated that the F-35, one of the world's most advanced and expensive fighter jets, had to make an emergency landing following an "incident" that occurred during its mission over Iran.
LANDED SAFELY AT THE BASE
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) spokesman Captain Tim Hawkins announced that the aircraft was safely landed at the base and that the pilot's health condition is stable. It was noted that there were no casualties or serious injuries in the incident.
CRITICAL INVESTIGATION INITIATED
While an official investigation into the cause of the incident has been launched, the extent of the damage sustained by the aircraft has become a matter of curiosity. Authorities are conducting a thorough examination to clarify whether the incident was due to a technical malfunction or external interference.
IRANIAN MEDIA BROADCASTED THE MOMENT OF THE STRIKE
The first claim that the F-35 was shot down was made by CCN. Iranian media outlet Tasnim published images of the downed F-35 fighter jet belonging to the U.S. These images quickly attracted the attention of the international public.