Middle East

How the Hell Do You Shoot Down a Passenger Jet by Accident?

FATAL ERROR

It boggles the mind to think Iranian forces could confuse a large plane with an incoming missile. But experts say there may be many factors behind the fateful moment.

Adam Rawnsley
Adam Rawnsley 

Former Senior Researcher

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Xinhua News Agency/Getty
Adam Rawnsley

Adam Rawnsley

Former Senior Researcher

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