The F-35 was flying a combat mission over Iran when it was forced to divert to a U.S. airbase. The F-35 was flying a combat mission over Iran when it was forced to divert to a U.S. airbase. The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Email address Thank you! A U.S. Air Force F-35A fighter was forced to divert from a combat mission over Iran and make an ... [7075 chars]