Pentagon: Iran fired at US Drone

[Brooklyn Jet]

So this occured on Nov 1, but the Pentagon is only coming out with it now?

Im not one for conspiracies, but I wonder why the delay?

[Brooklyn Jet]

Originally Posted by Brooklyn Jet

So this occured on Nov 1, but the Pentagon is only coming out with it now?

Im not one for conspiracies, but I wonder why the delay?

"The incident was not disclosed sooner because the military does not discuss classified surveillance missions, but agreed to answer questions after news reports revealed the shooting."

I guess I have my answer, but it still seems like interesting timing, post election day.

[Ernie]

Originally Posted by Brooklyn Jet

So this occured on Nov 1, but the Pentagon is only coming out with it now?

Im not one for conspiracies, but I wonder why the delay?

Maybe November 6th?

[parafly]

Originally Posted by kennyo7

From what I read the drone was shot down 16 miles off the Iranian coast. Territorial waters typically go up to 12 miles. Thats pretty close.

What would you want done if an Iranian drone came within 16 miles of the USA?

I suspect many here would want us to shoot down the drone as well.

The drone was not shot down. They fired and missed, probably on purpose. It was definitely a message.

[kennyo7]

Originally Posted by parafly

The drone was not shot down. They fired and missed, probably on purpose. It was definitely a message.

OK Officer Bird. Thanks for clarifying that.

[parafly]

Originally Posted by kennyo7

OK Officer Bird. Thanks for clarifying that.

"Shot down" was used by two different posters in this thread. Just getting the facts out there.