Summary
An F-35 jet made an emergency landing at a U.S. air base in the Middle East after possibly being hit by Iranian fire. The jet was on a combat mission over Iran, and the pilot is safe and in stable condition. This is the first reported incident of Iran hitting a U.S. aircraft during the ongoing conflict, and it is under investigation.
Key Facts
- An F-35 fighter jet had to make an emergency landing at a U.S. air base in the Middle East.
- The jet may have been hit by Iranian fire.
- It was on a combat mission over Iran when this happened.
- The pilot landed safely and is in stable condition.
- This is the first time Iran has reportedly hit a U.S. aircraft in the current conflict.
- U.S. Central Command states that the incident is under investigation.
- President Donald Trump commented that "nobody is even shooting at us" during a meeting at the White House.
