U.S. F-35 stealth warplane being hit by suspected Iranian fireplace. Picture: X/@IRANinMumbai
A U.S. F-35 stealth warplane was hit by suspected Iranian fireplace and made an emergency touchdown at American air base in West Asia, U.S. media reported on Thursday (March 19, 2026).
“The plane landed safely, and the pilot is in steady situation,” Captain Tim Hawkins, spokesman for US Central Command, mentioned in a press release, with out confirming the experiences from shops together with ABC and CNN.
“This incident is below investigation,” Mr. Hawkins added.
The US has misplaced a number of plane in the course of the battle — together with three F-15s mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti forces, and a KC-135 refueling plane that crashed in Iraq — however none which are identified to have been hit by Iranian fireplace.
The US and Israel launched a large air marketing campaign in opposition to Iran following a significant buildup of U.S. army forces — together with F-35s — within the area.
13 U.S. service members have been killed for the reason that begin of the operation on February 28: six within the KC-135 crash and 7 in Iranian assaults early within the struggle.
Round 200 U.S. army personnel have additionally been wounded in seven international locations throughout West Asia for the reason that begin of the struggle, most of whom have already returned to responsibility, in line with the U.S. army.
Revealed – March 20, 2026 02:06 am IST