The statement also emphasizes that the fighter jet sustained serious damage, and the further fate of the aircraft remains unknown. However, independent sources have not confirmed these claims.
On the other hand, a Pentagon representative confirmed that an F-35 did indeed make an emergency landing at a base in the region after completing a combat mission over Iran. According to Reuters, the pilot is in stable condition, and the American side has begun an investigation into the incident. An anonymous source in the U.S. indicated that the aircraft was likely struck by Iranian forces, but no final conclusions have been drawn yet.
The F-35 fighter jet is part of a family of multi-role stealth aircraft of the fifth generation, developed by the American company Lockheed Martin.
