Episode
The Downing of Iran Air Flight 655
- Podcast
- History Daily
- Published
- Jul 3, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1004
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Summary
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. This episode originally aired in 2025. 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.