Iran BOOMED U.S F-35 IN 24 Hours Near Hormuz? Another U.S Jet Sends Emergency Code 7700 Over Sea

Iran BOOMED U.S F-35 IN 24 Hours Near Hormuz? Another U.S Jet Sends Emergency Code 7700 Over Sea

second U.S. Air Force F-35 stealth fighter declared a mid-air emergency within 24 hours. The advanced F-35A Lightning II reportedly diverted toward the UAE after transmitting emergency code 7700 over the Gulf region. Iranian media is now claiming the American stealth jet was struck during operations near the Strait of Hormuz, though no official confirmation or evidence has emerged so far. The incident comes amid rapidly escalating U.S.-Iran tensions following tanker confrontations and threats of retaliation across the Gulf. With military incidents growing around one of the world’s most strategic waterways, fears are rising over the possibility of a direct confrontation between Washington and Tehran.

Video Published On: Monday, May 11, 2026, 08:40 [IST]
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