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March 20, 2026
Iran claims F-35 hit (VIDEO)
Iran has claimed striking a US F-35 fighter jet with anti–aircraft fire, circulating video of the plane purportedly sustaining a hit.
TL;DR
- Iran's IRGC claims it targeted a US F-35 fighter jet with anti-aircraft fire.
- Video purportedly showing the F-35 sustaining a hit has been circulated by the IRGC.
- CNN reported the aircraft sustained damage but managed an emergency landing at a US airbase.
- The US Central Command confirmed the F-35 made an emergency landing during a combat mission over Iran, with the pilot in stable condition.
- The projectile used is believed to be an Iranian 'missile 358', described as a surface-to-air missile with loitering munition capabilities.
- This is reportedly the first confirmed interception of an F-35 during the ongoing war.
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