News Conference
Report on Downing of Iranian Air Flight 655
Department of Defense
Washington, District of Columbia (United States)
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4065
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08/19/1988 -
0:44 -
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| Crowe, William | Chairman (1985-1989), Joint Chiefs of Staff | |
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| Carlucci, Frank | Secretary (1987-1989), Department of Defense |
Defense Department officials held a news conference upon issuing the report of the investigation conducted by Admiral Fogarty and his team into the circumstances surrounding the downing of Iranian air flight 655. They explained all details of the incident and said that the president had expressed regret to Iran for the loss of life. They responded to reporters’ questions.