War with Iran

Phil C. McNasty said:

So obviously you and I are not military experts, so I have to rely on AI.
The result I got is Iran is capable of shooting down F-15's.
Heck, even the Houthis almost managed to shoot down an F-35 and an F-16, which are superior aircraft.

Link: https://shorturl.at/vRqxB

Q. Can Iranian anti-aircraft missiles shoot down American F-15 jets?

Iranian anti-aircraft missiles are technically capable of shooting down F-15 jets, as demonstrated by historical losses and recent combat developments in the region.

On March 1–2, 2026, three U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles were shot down over Kuwait during Operation Epic Fury, a major military campaign against Iran. While Iranian state media claimed responsibility for the downing, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the jets were "mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses" in an apparent friendly fire incident while they were intercepting incoming Iranian missiles and drones.

Key Facts Regarding F-15 Vulnerability to Iranian Defenses:

• Iranian Missile Capabilities: Iran fields advanced surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems like the Bavar-373, which is designed to engage high-value targets. Experts suggest medium-range Iranian missiles with warheads of 25–30 kg have the necessary power to down an F-15.
• Historical Precedent: While the F-15 is highly durable, it has been lost to ground-based threats before. Iraqi missiles shot down two F-15Es during the 1991 Gulf War.
• Combat Over Kuwait (March 2026): All six aircrew from the three downed F-15Es ejected safely and were recovered in stable condition. The incident occurred during a massive Iranian assault involving approximately 97 missiles and 283 drones launched at targets in Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
• Proxies and Near Misses: Iranian-backed groups, such as the Houthis in Yemen, have previously achieved near misses against advanced U.S. fighters, including F-35s and F-16s, and have successfully shot down multiple MQ-9 Reaper drones

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Klatuu said:

Why are Canadians going to be paying more at the pumps? The organizations and individuals in Canada that support POS Nation and funnel money to it should be footing the bill.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2028442276666429841

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WyattEarp said:

You're a piece of work Jali.
On MERB in years past, you weren't taking deep dives into conspiracies.

WTF can't people just hate or dislike a politician without going into the abyss.

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oil&gas said:

The true scum of the Earth in this conflict is Donald Trump.

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fall said:

I think the correct answer to this question is because of high gas taxes on gas and all roadblocks imposed by the Canadian government on Canadian natural resource companies.

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Klatuu said:

Pete is such a dolt

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2028512347485348117

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Carpa said:

No, they hit them because they have very poor strategic planning and they're not very smart.. Now the have all the Gulf countries getting ready to join the fight against Iran.

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