Why Didn’t Iran’s Air Force Put Up a Fight Against the United States?

Two Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) F-5 Tiger II fighter jets flying in formation near Kish Island in 2018. Iran continues to operate many old American aircraft because it cannot easily buy newer ones. (Shutterstock/mh.jahanpanah)

Topic: Air Warfare

Blog Brand: The Buzz

Region: Middle East

Tags: F-14 Tomcat, F-4 Phantom II, F-5, Iran, Iran War, Operation Epic Fury, and United States

Why Didn’t Iran’s Air Force Put Up a Fight Against the United States?