CNN reported on the emergency landing of the US F-35 during a mission over Iran

An American fifth-generation F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at one of the US military bases in the Middle East. CNN reported this on March 19, citing sources.

"The fifth-generation stealth aircraft was performing a combat mission, flying over Iran, when it had to make an emergency landing," said a representative of the Central Command of the US Armed Forces (CENTCOM). Tim Hawkins.

It is noted that the aircraft landed safely. The pilot is in stable condition. The incident is under investigation.

According to the sources of the TV channel, the cause of the incident could be a strike by the Iranian Armed Forces. It is noted that this is the first such case since the beginning of the conflict, when, allegedly, the Iranian side attacked an American plane.

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