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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
I have some trouble with that explanation. The radar system on the Tor-M1 is fairly modern and has a modern IFF installed in it. It would have paid attention to the Transponder reply when it painted the aircraft. When they talk autonomous, the Tor still requires a operator and there is a battery commander, so someone is looking at the radar screen.
If Iran wants any kind of reproachment at this point they need to give Canadian's unfettered and unconditional access to the investigation, black box and voice recorders, and a proper investigation of the men and commanders to that battery. There also needs to be compensation to the families and a proper apology by Iran.
Canada also needs to take this to the UN this was a slaughter of innocent Canadians on an airliner in what is probably a designated flight zone with a civilian transponder to identify it.
If Iran doesn't comply there can't be any steps towards a relationship.
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They may have turned off their newer gear in order to preserve it and just used older kit they were prepared to lose, it may not have had IFF capabilities