Iran Launches Missles at US Base in Iraq

[toddnjoyce]

IMHO, they expected a retaliation from us over the missiles they had just launched a few hours ago, and they had the sensitivity maxed out on their missile defense system, which made it designate the airliner as a threat. I don’t believe they did it on purpose.

Why this flight and none of the other eight departures that occurred previous to this one (Ukrainian Air flight highlighted).

That shot of departures out of Tehran on the morning of doesn’t leave me with the feeling thy Iran was in a Weapons Free mentality.

 

[Charlie]

Very believable. But I have seen very little news that looks reliable coming out on this story.

I see very little news that looks reliable coming out about any story, event, etc. So called "News" today is certainly not what it was in the past.

 

[TheDan]

Iranian logic.

ox·y·mo·ron
/ˌäksəˈmôrˌän/
noun

1. a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction (e.g. faith unfaithful kept him falsely true ).

 

[kbaxter60]

I see very little news that looks reliable coming out about any story, event, etc. So called "News" today is certainly not what it was in the past.

I agree 110%. And I despise the AP, but I saw this story on the jetliner right after your post, so I will share anyway. Remember your cost of admission.
https://apnews.com/2a2dc1478299d83e233c2cb4d4cd1891

 

[Dad_Roman]

Dallas radio reporting it. Had a woman investigator stated that there was 2 SAM's in the data they were looking at.

She didnt say what that data was.

ETA: spy satellite data.

 

[Dad_Roman]

Heres the video of the missle strike....

https://breaking911.com/breaking-vi...kenly-shot-down-over-iran-killing-176-people/

 

[Dad_Roman]

What part of a 737 you rekon this is?????

 

[Renegade]

So, to sum up the week:

1) Trump kills Iranian Terrorist.
2) Trump gets Democrats to defend Iranian Terrorist.
3) Iran kills 50 of its own people by stampede.
4) Iran also kills another 176 by shooting them down.
5) And there was an earthquake in Iran no numbers yet.

 

[TxStetson]

What part of a 737 you rekon this is?????


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That must be the windbird for measuring relative wind speed and direction.

 

[oldag]

Very believable. But I have seen very little news that looks reliable coming out on this story.

WSJ is pretty reliable and now reporting this.

 

[jordanmills]

Very believable. But I have seen very little news that looks reliable coming out on this story.

Fox 26 Houston was reporting that it was definitely a mechanical issue yesterday morning.

 

[Renegade]

So, to sum up the week:

1) Trump kills Iranian Terrorist.
2) Trump gets Democrats to defend Iranian Terrorist.
3) Iran kills 50 of its own people by stampede.
4) Iran also kills another 176 by shooting them down.
5) And there was an earthquake in Iran no numbers yet.

6) Stock Market hit all-time highs today.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

6) Stock Market hit all-time highs today.

Of course, I sold Monday.....

 

[F350-6]

What part of a 737 you rekon this is?????


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Boat propeller in case of water landing is my guess.

 

[TX OMFS]

The only thing trudeau is getting to the bottom of is his bfs cock

I was going to disparage Trudeau but I can't top this

 

[majormadmax]

Now, with the US citing ‘high confidence’ of SAM engagement, and knowing what those words mean with respect to our capabilities (as recently as 2016) to derive that type of information, I’m solidly in the camp of intentional act. The Iranians, if they have too, do still have the ability to pivot to ‘accidental engagement’ and summarily execute the button pusher. That may serve to quell any international anger that arises and wouldn’t need to share that message inside of Iran.

Don't underestimate the incompetency of the Iranian military!

As for the other airliners leaving Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport that day, this particular flight left an hour later than scheduled. Could have been a factor.

Best read and pictures I have found on the Interwebz here:

https://www.pprune.org/rumours-news/628650-ukrainian-aircraft-down-iran.html

 

[majormadmax]

Then there's this...

 

[Renegade]

Don't underestimate the incompetency of the Iranian military!

It was definitely incompetence.

If it was pre-planned, they would have came out of the gate right away claiming Americans shot it down with a MANPAD.

 

[toddnjoyce]

https://www.pprune.org/rumours-news/628650-ukrainian-aircraft-down-iran.html

PPRuNe isn’t the Private Pilot Rumor Network for no reason at all.

Regarding the hour delay, there’s a couple of theories, yet to be proven out. I’m leaning towards an Iran ATC departure hold, but not ruling out a maintenance delay...were it that, I would have expected the airline itself would have the data to support it. That could be released by the airline and would be expected to be included in the accident investigation report.

Admittedly, for me this is an example of Occam’s razor and seeing which way the Iranians spin it is more telling, I think, than anything else.

As for Iranian incompetence, I’m not saying it’s implausible, but let’s find a SCIF and compare notes on IRIAF IADS doctrine and employment.

 

[kbaxter60]

Fox 26 Houston was reporting that it was definitely a mechanical issue yesterday morning.

Major shifts in that line of thinking today. Multiple outlets showing "video proof" of a missile striking the airliner. Now, I don't find the video compelling, but once PM Blackface piles on...
Pretty well over.