US F-35 Fighter Jet Hit in Iranian Video

March 20, 2026 • Al Jazeera

US F-35 Fighter Jet Hit in Iranian Video

US F-35 Fighter Makes Emergency Landing in Middle East

A video released by Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency appears to show air defence systems intercepting a US F-35 stealth fighter. The footage, which has been verified by the Iranian news agency, is said to have been captured during an incident involving the aircraft.

The US military has confirmed that one of its F-35 fighters made an emergency landing at a US base in the Middle East. Details about the incident are not being disclosed at this time.

According to reports, the video footage shows air defence systems engaging the F-35, which is believed to have been flying over Iranian airspace. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are unclear.

The Tasnim news agency has released the video, which appears to show the air defence systems intercepting the aircraft. The authenticity of the footage has not been independently verified.

The US military has issued a statement confirming that an F-35 fighter made an emergency landing at a US base in the Middle East. However, no further details have been provided about the incident or its cause.

It is worth noting that the location and circumstances surrounding the incident are currently unknown. The US military has not released any additional information about the incident.

Source: Al Jazeera