With the government in Tehran under pressure, President Hassan Rouhani warned that European troops could be in “danger.”
Tag: Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters
Iran’s President Calls for Special Court on Downed Plane
The Revolutionary Guards arrested the person who made a video of a missile striking a passenger plane. The video undercut the military’s denials of responsibility.
Iran Cracks Down as Protests Over Downing of Airliner Grow
Remarkably, some criticism is coming from some within the government’s hard-line power base.
Live Updates: Iran Says Downing of Plane Was ‘Disastrous Mistake’
The military blamed human error, saying the Ukrainian jet had taken a sharp, unexpected turn that brought it near a military base.
Iran Says It Unintentionally Shot Down Ukrainian Airliner
“The Islamic Republic of Iran deeply regrets this disastrous mistake,” President Hassan Rouhani said, as Iran reversed its claims that mechanical failure was to blame.
Iran Is Expected to Announce Cause of Ukrainian Jet Crash
The announcement comes as American and allied intelligence assessments have suggested that Iranian missiles brought down the plane, most likely by accident.
Iran, United by Loss of General, Is Divided Over Plane Crash
A debate of how much blame the government bears for the downing of a Ukrainian jetliner threatens to destroy a moment of national solidarity.
In Plane Crash, a Day of Blame: Ukraine Weighs In and Iran Mulls Announcement
Ukraine’s main intelligence agency said it had narrowed down the possible causes of the crash to a missile strike or a terrorist act. And Iran may announce its own findings.
Civilian Planes Shot Down: A Grim History
If a Ukrainian passenger plane was shot down in Iran on Wednesday, as American officials believe, it would join a long list of civilian aircraft brought down by armed forces.
In Iran Plane Crash, Ukraine Will Investigate Possible Missile Strike
The airliner had turned back toward the airport before it crashed, minutes after takeoff, Iranian officials reported. The flight data recorders were recovered but said to be damaged.