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Old 19th March 2026 | 17:17
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SpazSinbad
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I'll look for further reports however this one is the first seen on the subject....
US jet makes emergency landing after being hit by Iranian fire 20 Mar 2026
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other...re/ar-AA1YZwgD
"A U.S. fighter jet was forced to make an emergency landing in the Middle East after it was reportedly struck by Iranian fire. "We are aware of reports that a U.S. F-35 aircraft conducted an emergency landing at a regional U.S airbase after flying a combat mission over Iran,” Capt. Tim Hawkins, a spokesperson for U.S. Central Command, told The Independent. “The aircraft landed safely, and the pilot is in stable condition,” Hawkins added. “This incident is under investigation." The jet is believed to have been hit by Iranian fire, two unnamed sources with knowledge of the matter told CNN. The attack would mark the first time Iranian forces have struck an American aircraft since the war broke out late last month...."

CNN same report: US F-35 damaged by suspected Iranian fire makes emergency landing, sources say | CNN Politics

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