US fighter jet shot down over Iran was likely hit by Chinese-made missile: Report

A US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle shot down over southwestern Iran last month was likely hit by a Chinese-made shoulder-fired missile, according to sources familiar with the investigation cited by NBC News. The incident, which occurred in April, marked the first time in decades that a US fighter aircraft was reportedly brought down by enemy fire. American officials are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the shootdown. Sources told NBC that investigators currently believe a Chinese-made man-portable air defence system (MANPADS) was the most likely weapon used to down the aircraft. Both crew members successfully ejected from the fighter jet….