Afghanistan, March 20 -- Iran has claimed it struck a US F-35 stealth fighter during a combat mission over its territory, in what could mark a major moment in the ongoing war. US officials said the aircraft was damaged and forced to make an emergency landing at a US air base in the Middle East.
According to the report, the pilot survived the incident and is in stable condition. A spokesperson for US Central Command said the aircraft landed safely, while an investigation is underway into what exactly caused the damage.
Tehran says its air defence systems successfully hit the advanced fighter jet. Washington has not fully confirmed Iran's account, but US officials have acknowledged that the aircraft was struck by what is believed to be Iran...