US F-35 aircraft makes emergency landing after a combat mission over Iran

The F-35 fighter jet landed safely and the pilot is in stable condition, CENTCOM spokesman Captain Tim Hawkins said.

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CENTCOM: US F-35 aircraft makes emergency landing after a combat mission over Iran.

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