Published 14:10 IST, January 10th 2020
US Rep. Jackie Speier claims plane crash was 'collateral damage' for Trump's actions
Rep. Jackie Speier, a US Representative from California has blamed Trump for tragic crash of the Ukranian passenger jet calling it 'collateral damage'.
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Jackie Speier, a US Representative from California has blamed President Donald Trump for tragic crash of Ukranian passenger jet. According to Speier, Ukranian passenger jet was 'collateral dam' in Iran's response to US assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.
Plane crash was caused by Trump's actions claims Jackie Speier
Many believe that Iran used Russian hardware to shoot down Ukranian plane on Wednesday. Spier who is a member of House Intelligence Committee while speaking to local media confirmed that she h been briefed on plane crash. She also stated that she was me privy to classified intelligence concerning claim by U.S. officials that plane was accidentally brought down by an Iranian anti-aircraft missile strike.
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To this, she ded that if this claim was proven true n that would put blame of crash squarely on shoulders of Trump. She claimed that Ukranian plane crash and all lives on board that were lost would just be ar example of collateral dam from actions taken by United States.
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When asked if shooting down of plane would le to heightened tensions in region, Speier claimed that killing of Solemani was counterproductive to attainment of peace in region. She said that killing of Solemani would t yield any major results in terms of deterring Iranians and ir activities.
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Speier mitted that re were b actors, she conceded that Iran, as well as Solemani, were b actors but whole Middle East was full of b actors. Speier said she believes that US has to find a way to live toger and move towards peace.
She believes that situation needs to be de-escalated by US President and that he has to stop 'Saber-rattling' and begin negotiations with Iran.
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(With inputs from ncies)
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14:10 IST, January 10th 2020