US F-35 Declares Emergency While Flying Over Strait of Hormuz

A US-made F-35 fighter jet declared an emergency on Wednesday while flying over the strategic Strait of Hormuz after losing radio contact. The incident, announced with code 7700, caused the aircraft to change course toward the United Arab Emirates. According to reports, the fighter jet continued on its route after declaring the emergency, without any major incident. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most sensitive waterways and is highly important for oil transit.