Spokesperson for US Central Command said the plane landed safely and that the case is being investigated
The Iranian Armed Forces hit a United States F-35 fighter during a military operation in its airspace. The attack took place this Thursday (March 19, 2026). The pilot had to make an emergency landing.
The fighter is considered the most modern and technologically advanced in the United States. The circumstances under which the F-35 was hit were not disclosed. There are also no details about the type of weapon or system that hit the plane.
According to information from , US Central Command spokesman Captain Tim Hawkins said that the fighter jet landed safely and that the pilot’s condition is stable. He stated that the case is being investigated.
