A US F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing after being struck by what is believed to be Iranian fire, CNN reported on Thursday, citing two sources familiar with the matter.Capt. Tim Hawkins, a spokesperson for US Central Command, said the fifth-generation stealth jet was “flying a combat mission over Iran” when it was forced to land.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“The aircraft landed safely, and the pilot is in stable condition,” Hawkins said, adding that the incident is under investigation.Separately, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed its air defense systems had struck a US F-35, saying the aircraft sustained significant damage.In a statement, the IRGC said the incident occurred over central Iran at 2:50 a.m. local time on Thursday, adding: “The fate of the aircraft remains unknown and is under investigation, with the possibility that it crashed.”If confirmed, the incident would mark the first time Iran has