US F-35 makes emergency landing after flying over Iran

A U.S. F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at a regional American airbase in the Middle East after conducting a combat mission over Iran, according to the U.S. military. CNN reported, citing unnamed sources, that the aircraft was believed to have been struck by Iran during the flight. The plane, valued at up to $100 million, landed safely at its destination. The incident marks a direct clash between U.S. and Iranian military assets and raises immediate questions about the scope and rules of engagement for American air operations in the region. The F-35 is central to U.S. military superiority in the Middle East, making any damage to or loss of the aircraft a significant operational concern.