Protesters chanted against Iran’s clerical rulers for a third day, while several prominent newscasters quit their jobs, apologizing for having broadcast lies.
Tag: Ukraine
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.
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.
Iran Plane Crash Victims Came From at Least Seven Countries
The crash of a Ukrainian Boeing 737-800 reverberated around the world. Canada alone lost at least 63 people.
Iran Plane Crash Victims Came From at Least Seven Countries
The crash of a Ukrainian Boeing 737-800 reverberated around the world. Canada alone lost at least 63 people.
The Ukraine Plane Crash in Iran: Black Boxes and Other Questions
Initial statements from Iran and Ukraine were contradictory, and the cause of the crash remains unclear. The plane’s so-called black boxes could help, but Iranian officials may not turn them over to Boeing.
Pompeo Cancels Ukraine Trip Amid Protests at Embassy in Iraq
A meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine would have been the first for a top Trump official since the impeachment inquiry began.
With Prisoner Swap, Ukraine’s President Inches Toward Peace With Separatists
Among those traded were riot police officers accused of killing protesters during mass demonstrations in the capital, Kyiv, in 2014.