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Originally Posted by mikesouth
We deeply regret any loss of life. The course of the Iranian civilian airliner was such that it was headed directly for the U.S.S. Vincennes, which was at the time engaged with five Iranian Boghammar boats that had attacked our forces. When the aircraft failed to heed repeated warnings, the Vincennes followed standing orders and widely publicized procedures, firing to protect itself against possible attack.
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I don't remember much about this incident really, but I feel a bit better now. From that statement it seems the U.S.S. Vincennes was already under attack and a plane was heading for it.... At that point it's kill or be killed.