USS Vincennes
Coverage of USS Vincennes in the Nexus archive.
- Iran's Gharibabadi: 3 July reminder of crime in which American took 290 lives
Iran's deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi condemned the 1988 downing of Iran Air Flight 655 by the USS Vincennes, which killed 290 people, including 66 children. He criticized the U.S. for denying responsibility, failing to apologize, and awarding a medal to the commander involved, while commemorating the victims and linking the event to the martyrdom of Imam Khamenei.
- Drones Over Europe: The Prohibition on the Use of Force and Unintended Harm
A Russian Geran-2 drone struck a residential building in Galați, Romania, on May 29th, causing a fire and injuries. NATO and EU leaders condemned Russia's actions, while Russian officials denied responsibility. The incident highlights frequent drone incursions into EU airspace, including Ukrainian drones affected by Russian electronic warfare.