Event Brief
Navy F/A-18’s Close Call With Iranian SAM Highlights Risks
Filed: Mar 27, 2026 at 2:07 AM ET
Summary: A recent incident involving a Navy F/A-18 and an Iranian SAM underscores ongoing risks for aviators in lower-threat areas.
WHO: Navy F/A-18 pilots
WHAT: Close call with an Iranian surface-to-air missile (SAM)
WHEN: Mar 26, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: The incident highlights the persistent threat posed by MANPADS to lower-flying aircraft.
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