Israel Iran War · 19 March 2026
Iran Hits US F-35 Pilot Lands Safely Confirms CENTCOM
US Air Force / Ministerie van Defensie via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
An American F-35 Lightning II jet was damaged following Iran's claims, potentially marking the first successful hit on a US aircraft since the conflict started in late February. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps released a video and statement claiming an advanced air defence system struck the jet over Iranian skies. United States Central Command confirmed the aircraft landed safely, and its pilot is in stable condition.
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