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US F-35 Struck in Latest Reported Strike on American Aircraft; Pilot Stable

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A U.S. Air Force F‑35 stealth fighter was reportedly struck by suspected Iranian fire during a combat mission over Iran and forced to make an emergency landing at a Central Command air base, marking the first reported strike on American aircraft in this series of incidents.

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    A U.S. F-35 stealth fighter jet was reportedly struck by suspected Iranian fire during combat operations over West Asia on March 19.
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    The aircraft executed an emergency landing at a United States air base and landed safely according to official reports from the Central Command spokesperson, Captain Tim Hawkins.
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    Reports confirm that both F-35A models were involved in similar incidents of being hit by ground fire during missions over Iran on March 19.
[Mar 20] Bolnews reported the incident as a first strike against U.S. aircraft, citing American media reports from Thursday (March 20).
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A pilot survived an emergency landing after his F-35 fighter jet was reportedly struck by Iranian fire during Operation Epic Fury over Iran; meanwhile, six crew members aboard another U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker were killed in a crash that officials stated occurred due to mechanical failure rather than hostile or friendly action.