Javad Zarif, the foreign minister for the Iranian government, blamed the United States for creating a 'time of crisis' that led to the error.
Foto: Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Search and rescue works are conducted in Iran after a Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737 crashed after takeoff on Wednesday.However, its foreign minister immediately said that the US also bore responsibility.
The jet was shot down hours after Iran launched missiles at US troops in Iraq, itself a retaliation for the assassination of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani.Iran’s foreign minister blamed „US adventurism“ for causing the Iranian military to shoot down a Ukrainian passenger plane with 176 people on board.
Our profound regrets, apologies and condolences to our people, to the families of all victims, and to other affected nations.The jet was shot down, leaving no survivors, not long after Iran launched a missile bombardment at Iraqi military bases housing Iraqi, US, and coalition troops. The strike caused no casualties.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
U.S. House votes to rein in Trump's war powers as U.S.-Iran tensions stay highThe House of Representatives voted to stop President Donald Trump from further military action against Iran as the Middle East remained tense after the U.S. killing of a top Iranian commander and Iran’s retaliatory missile strikes
Consulte Mais informação »
US slaps new sanctions on Iran following strikes on US targets“Today’s sanctions are part of our commitment to stop the Iranian regime’s global terrorist activities,” Treasury Sec. Mnuchin says as the U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iran.
Consulte Mais informação »
Iranian missile likely caused Ukraine plane crash, Pompeo says; Iran urges investigators for informationSecretary of State Mike Pompeo confirmed that the US suspects an Iranian missile caused the deadly crash of a Ukrainian passenger jet in Iran.
Consulte Mais informação »
Macron eyes role as US-Iran peacemakerFrance is uniquely placed to bring together the two sides — but the time may not yet be right.
Consulte Mais informação »
Iran got its revenge for Qasem Soleimani's killing but the US Navy is still a targetAmid intensifying tensions between Tehran and Washington, the U.S. Navy is in Iran&39;s crosshairs.
Consulte Mais informação »