Iran has confess that it mistakenly shot down a plane killing all 176 people aboard and voiced its deep regret, after initially denying the fact
Following the attack on the Ukrainian plane on Wednesday, Ukraine’s president expects a full investigation in the matter. In a statement released by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, they demand full compensation and a full admission of guilt from Iran.
This morning brings the truth.
Ukraine insists on a full admission of guilt. We expect Iran to bring those responsible to justice, return the bodies, pay compensation and issue an official apology. The investigation must be full, open & continue without delays or obstacles.— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) January 11, 2020
Iran has confess that it mistakenly shot down a plane killing all 176 people aboard and voiced its deep regret, after initially denying it brought down the aircraft in the tense aftermath of Iranian missile strikes on U.S. targets in Iraq.
The Islamic Republic of Iran deeply regrets this disastrous mistake.
My thoughts and prayers go to all the mourning families. I offer my sincerest condolences. https://t.co/4dkePxupzm
— Hassan Rouhani (@HassanRouhani) January 11, 2020
Ukrainian Airlines Flight 752 was crashed on Wednesday after takeoff from Tehran’s airport. The crash happen in few hours after Iran fired missiles at Iraqi military bases housing US troops. It was in retaliation for a drone strike at Baghdad airport that killed Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani.
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