Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:00am on 20 Mar 2026,Friday International
A US F-35 stealth fighter jet made an emergency landing at a Middle East airbase after reportedly being struck by Iranian fire during a combat mission over Iran. US Central Command confirmed the aircraft landed safely and the pilot is in stable condition, while an investigation is ongoing. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claimed its air defence systems hit and “seriously damaged” the jet, potentially marking the first such strike on a US aircraft in the ongoing conflict. The incident highlights rising risks despite US claims of air superiority, as tensions continue to escalate in the region.
