http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/irans-laughable-fighter-jet-caught-out-in-photoshop-blunder-20130213-2ebwb.html
In an Article that was posted online today, it was announced that Iran had created a new fighter jet that was capable of avoiding radar detection and president Ahmadinejad said it was the most sophisticated and advanced fighter jet of its kind. Images were released of the the jet and experts quickly discovered that the jet is not even adaptable of flight. Aviation experts say the cockpit is too small to fit a pilot and the wiring is too simple and not capable of taking off. Iran released an image of the fighter jet in flight and it is identical to another picture of the same jet in a show room. This is not the first blunder that Iran has faced. In recent years Iran announced they sent a monkey to space and they showed clearly two different animals in the pictures the released. They also announced that they engineered a new drone that were actually doctored images of something that Japan had created. It is obvious that Iran is trying to appear stronger than they appear. Iran has been heavily impacted by sanctions that are taking their toll on the Iranian economy, and it appears that Iran is trying to portray an image of being stronger than they actually are. I would say that this is a normal reaction for Iran to have because they have to appear strong, even though they are faced with incredible opposition for their ulnar program. Even though there is nothing backing Iran's claims of superior technological strength, it will be interesting to see what will happen in the upcoming months. With president Barack Obama's state of the union address tonight I wonder how much emphasis he will place on issues in the Middle East as well as North Korea.
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