F-35

Video showing F-35 shot down by Iran is actually simulated combat footage from video game

A viral video claiming Iran shot down a U.S. F-35 stealth fighter is actually simulated combat footage from a video game. While CENTCOM has confirmed that a F-35 did make an emergency landing and is currently under investigation, Thai PBS Verify has also concluded that the footage in question is entirely unrelated to the actual incident.

Mar 21, 2026