Event Brief
U.S. F-35 Fighter Hit by Suspected Iranian Fire
Filed: Mar 19, 2026 at 6:06 PM ET
Summary: A U.S. F-35 stealth warplane was hit by suspected Iranian fire and made an emergency landing in West Asia.
WHO: U.S. Central Command
WHAT: F-35 stealth warplane hit by suspected Iranian fire
WHEN: Mar 19, 2026 at 4:38 PM ET
WHERE: American air base in West Asia
WHY: The aircraft was reportedly hit while on a mission.
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