US Fighter Jet Makes Emergency Landing in UAE After Iran Strikes

A US fighter jet was forced to make an emergency landing in the United Arab Emirates after reportedly being hit during strikes on southern Iran. The aircraft transmitted the international emergency squawk code 7700 before landing at Al Dhafra Air Base, according to flight tracking reports. The incident occurred as US forces conducted a sixth consecutive night of strikes against Iranian targets. Iran’s state television confirmed that Bandar Abbas International Airport and other civilian infrastructure were hit by American projectiles. Reports from Middle Eastern media indicated the US strikes also targeted bridges, highways, and other public infrastructure. US Central Command (Centcom) confirmed the latest wave of operations, stating that forces were conducting strikes to degrade Iran’s military capabilities. President Donald Trump has continued to increase pressure on Tehran, demanding compliance with the terms of a memorandum of understanding and the immediate reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz for global oil trade. The situation has further escalated with Iran launching retaliatory attacks on US bases in the Gulf region, while satellite imagery has revealed damage to the Bushehr nuclear power plant complex, though Iranian authorities maintain the reactor remains safe and operational.