The Downing of Iran Air Flight 655
The Downing of Iran Air Flight 655  
Podcast: History Daily
Published On: Thu Jul 03 2025
Description: July 3, 1988. The US Navy shoots down Iran Air Flight 655 after mistaking it for a military aircraft, killing all 290 people on board. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.