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New Video of a Near-Miss Over Chabahar Underscores the Air Defense Threat Still Facing U.S. Aircraft Over Iran
Key Takeaways
- Video discussed by The War Zone appears to show a U.S. Navy F/A-18 narrowly avoiding an Iranian missile near Chabahar.
- The footage was reported as geolocated to Iran’s southeastern coast near the Pakistan border.
- The report says the event highlights the ongoing danger from surviving Iranian air defenses, especially MANPADS.
- Some claims about the incident, including the exact date and crash allegations, remain unconfirmed in the source text.
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