Iran war: USA’s most expensive fighter jet suffers 2nd big fail in 2 days – F-35 in trouble

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II reportedly made an emergency landing in the UAE on May 11 after transmitting the general emergency transponder code 7700 while operating near the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman. Open-source and regional reporting said the jet changed course toward the United Arab Emirates after declaring the emergency, with some reports pointing to Al Dhafra Air Base as the likely diversion point.