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The Iranian Army's air defense system shot down another US F-15 fighter jet as part of Iran's response to the Zionist-American aggression.

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[–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 7 points 9 hours ago* (last edited 9 hours ago) (1 children)

Yes, because that’s a thing that can happen in carrier ops. While uncommon, it is absolutely possible. Mistakes and equipment failures happen, and carrier ops tend to be very unforgiving.

I get being skeptical about shit the regime says, seriously, and generally speaking I’m right there with you. But you should also try to understand more about the intricacies of these sorts of things before immediately assuming it’s a cover up or whatever.

Edit: and here is my explanation of why I think the first 3 F-15s that were downed were actually blue-on-blue engagements, and not cover for something else.

[–] Liketearsinrain@lemmy.ml 0 points 8 hours ago (1 children)
[–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 10 points 8 hours ago (2 children)
[–] Liketearsinrain@lemmy.ml -1 points 7 hours ago

Do you actually trust US military and think it's a source? Come on now.

[–] 0_o7@lemmy.dbzer0.com -2 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Why do you think this is a conspiracy?

Why do you believe a US military propaganda website?

[–] kuhli@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 6 hours ago

You aren't even suggesting alternatives, why should anyone take you seriously?