Claim: In 1988, the U.S. Navy shot down an Iranian passenger jet, killing 290 civilians; Some members of the crew that shot the plane down were later awarded medals, and the United States has not formally apologized for the event.
Fact-check: Did the U.S. Navy Shoot Down an Iranian Passenger Jet in 1988?
Verdict: true
Organisation: Snopes
Author: Alex Kasprak
Date published: 2018-05-11T15:52:07