
E189 - Did Iran Finally Hit a US Fighter Jet?
Published: March 19, 2026
Duration: 9:04
A US F-35 was forced into an emergency landing at a US airbase in the Middle East after being struck by suspected Iranian fire during a combat mission over Iran. CENTCOM confirmed the emergency landing and that the pilot is in stable condition — but has not confirmed what hit it or whether it was enemy fire.
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