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.
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Iran’s Grim Economy Limits Its Willingness to Confront the U.S.
Fearful of public anger over a plunging economy, Iran’s leaders appear to be turning inward, pulling back from escalation.
‘It Was Like a Scene From an Action Movie’
United States military personnel recount what it was like when Iranian missiles hit their base last week.
Protests in Iran: Rage Over Downed Jet, as Lawmakers Demand Accountability
Protesters chanted against Iran’s clerical rulers for a third day, while several prominent newscasters quit their jobs, apologizing for having broadcast lies.
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 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.
U.S. Unsuccessfully Tried Killing a Second Iranian Military Official
A failed airstrike in Yemen was aimed at Abdul Reza Shahlai, an official with Iran’s Quds Force and an organizer of financing for regional militias supported by Iran.
Trump Says 4 Embassies Had Been Targeted by Iranians
The president also asserted that he did not believe American citizens had a right to more details on the intelligence that prompted the killing of an Iranian general.
U.S. Says It Won’t Discuss Withdrawing Troops From Iraq, Defying Baghdad’s Request
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said he had asked Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to send a delegation to Baghdad to prepare for the withdrawal of American troops.