Iran may have used Chinese missile to shoot down U.S. fighter jet: NBC News
U.S. officials say the jet was hit by a Chinese-made shoulder-launched missile as investigators examine whether Beijing supplied air defenses to Tehran.
- An American F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over southwestern Iran last month, likely struck by a Chinese-made shoulder-launched missile, according to three people with knowledge of the matter.
- Beijing has reportedly supplied Tehran with "man-portable air defense weapons," or "Manpads," to test U.S. attention during the ongoing conflict, despite public denials of military support.
- The two-man crew safely ejected from the aircraft, though the weapons systems officer spent two days hiding in the Zagros Mountains before rescue; this marks the first time in decades a U.S. fighter was downed by enemy fire.
- President Trump cited assurances from President Xi that China is "not sending any weapons to Iran," while a Chinese Embassy spokesperson claimed the country "acts prudently and responsibly" regarding military exports.
- The "CRINK axis" of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea represents what geopolitical analysts view as a critical alliance seeking to undermine global order as Beijing secures energy supplies from the Middle East.
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According to information from the American network, the portable anti-aircraft missile that allegedly shot down the US F-15 a month ago over the southwestern region of Iran was likely of Chinese origin.
NBC News speculates Chinese missile was 'probably' used to down US fighter jet, cites anonymous sources · American Wire News
The U.S. military jet that was downed over Iran earlier this spring was reportedly likely struck by a Chinese-made missile fired by the Iranians. Back at the start of April, during the early days of the Iran War, a two-seater fighter jet was downed over Iran, leading to a drastic search and rescue effort. It has since been learned by NBC News via three anonymous sources that the jet was “probably struck by a Chinese-made shoulder-launched missil…
NBC News speculates Chinese missile was ‘probably’ used to down US fighter jet, cites anonymous sources
The U.S. military jet that was downed over Iran earlier this spring was reportedly likely struck by a Chinese-made missile fired by the Iranians. Back at the start of April, during the early days of the Iran War, a two-seater fighter jet was downed over Iran, leading to a drastic search and rescue effort. It...
The spectacular launch of an American F-15 fighter jet over Iran creates new tensions between Washington and Beijing.
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