Published 10:55 IST, January 11th 2020

'Deeply regret': Iran's Prez Rouhani apologises for military's downing of Ukrainian jet

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani offered his sincere condolences to families of the kin after Iran confirmed the human error that led to crash of Ukrainian jet

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President of Iran Hassan Rouhani on Saturday offered his sincere condolences to families of kin after Iran confirmed Armed Froces' statement that military 'unintentionally' shot down Ukrainian jetliner because of a 'human error'. According to International media, Iran’s military mitted it 'unintentionally' shot down a Ukrainian passenger plane hours after country h launched ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases hosting U.S. and British troops.

In his post, Rouhani apprised that investigations are underway to prosecute 'unforgivable mistake' and furr extended his thoughts and prayers to all mourning families. 

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ill-fated Ukrainian International airliner which h taken off Wednesday just hours after Iran h fired missiles at U.S. bases in Iraq in retaliation for slaying of its top military man, Gen. Qassem Soleimani.

RE: Iran invites US, Cana to join crash probe

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RE: Iran mits to 'unintentionally' shooting down Ukrainian jetliner

US officials on plane crash 

As per investigations, US sources h reported that Ukraine plane crash could have very well been caused by an Iranian missile that might have hit it accidentally. Iran h fired a missile during same time as Ukranian flight was going over country. A series of ballistic missiles were fired by Iran during its operation against US.

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US President Donald Trump, in a statement, blamed Iran for striking down Ukranian aircraft. However,  US officials denied naming intelligence ncy that y have been citing. Iranian intelligence report, on or hand, blamed technical malfunction in Ukranian aircraft as a reason for crash.

RE: Verified videos show plane in Iran impacted before downing

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RE: Iran envoy to UK 'confident' plane t hit by missile

10:55 IST, January 11th 2020