United Nations Security Council resolution 616 , adopted unanimously on 20 July 1988 , after hearing representations from the Islamic Republic of Iran , the Council expressed its distress at the downing of Iran Air Flight 655 over the Strait of Hormuz by a missile from the USS '' Vincennes '' during the conflict between Iran and Iraq . The Council went on to express its condolences to the victims of the incident and welcomed a decision by the International Civil Aviation Organization , at the request of Iran , to begin an immediate investigation into the incident . It also welcomed announcements by both Iran and the United States of their cooperation with the investigation
Iran Air Flight 655
Iran Air Flight 655
United Nations Security Council Resolution 616