Iran says it hit an F-35; Chinese expert analyzes how Iran could have struck it using infrared detection, breaking US stealth myth
By: Global Times | Published: Mar 22, 2026 05:49 PM
A reported Iranian strike that damaged a US F-35 fighter jet continues to draw widespread online attention. The Iran side said it caused the damage, but the US side has not confirmed whether the jet was hit, claiming that the aircraft was on a combat mission against Iran when it made an emergency landing. A Chinese military affairs expert told the Global Times that if confirmed, the incident could be significant in the evolution of stealth warfare. Since the 1999 ...