US Downs Iranian Passenger Jet

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HistoryCentral.com > World History > Middle East > 1988- US Downs Iranian Passenger Jet

1988- US Downs Iranian Passenger Jet

In a case of mistaken identity, the USS Vincennes shot down an Iranian passenger plane. The Airbus was carrying nearly 300 passengers and all were killed.