According to multiple reports from US media, a US F-35 fighter jet was hit by Iranian fire, marking a significant occurrence in the ongoing Iran conflict. The jet was forced to make an emergency landing at a US military base in the region, but the pilot is reported to be safe. Centcom spokesperson Tim Hawkins confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation into the shooting down of the US aircraft is currently underway.

This incident would be the first time since the onset of the Iran conflict in late February that Iran has successfully struck a US aircraft, indicating a potential escalation in hostilities between the US and Iran. The implications are significant as both nations have been engaged in heightened tensions, and this incident may provoke further military responses or diplomatic negotiations aimed at de-escalation.

In addition to the incident involving the F-35 jet, the liveblog provided updates on multiple fronts, including Iranian missile strikes against Gulf states and Israeli airstrikes in Iran. Former President Trump commented on the situation by urging Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to refrain from attacking energy facilities, while there are discussions in the US about potentially easing sanctions against Iranian oil in response to the ongoing crisis. The overall situation suggests a turbulent period in Middle Eastern geopolitics, with potential ramifications not only for the region but also for international relations with the US and Iran.