Audio By Carbonatix
Iran's military says it "unintentionally" shot down a Ukrainian passenger jet, Iran's state TV reports.
The statement, released on Saturday morning, said it had done so due to "human error".
Those responsible would be held accountable, the statement read on state TV said.
Iran had previously rejected suggestions that one of its missiles brought down the plane near the capital, Tehran, on Wednesday.
The crash of Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752 with the loss of 176 lives came just hours after Iran carried out missile strikes on two airbases housing US forces in Iraq.
US media have speculated that the airliner may have been mistaken for a warplane as Iran prepared for possible US retaliation.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Ga Mantse leads investor delegation to TOR to explore strategic investment opportunities
3 minutes -
Supreme Court ruling on internal party elections will deepen democracy – Paa Kwesi Schandorf
4 minutes -
OSP can prosecute independently, but AG has power to terminate cases – Supreme Court
18 minutes -
Dome-Kwabenya MP condemns road encroachment, illegal development during inspection tour
31 minutes -
Scam kingpin Van Yeboah jailed 85 months in US prison for stealing $10million
31 minutes -
VALCO needs strategic investor to survive, GIADEC confirms
33 minutes -
Glasgow 2026: Ghana eyes sprint medal as Hayford Addai targets podium finish in T47 100m final
35 minutes -
NDPC boss outlines implementation strategy for revised National Urban Policy
38 minutes -
Fire destroys vehicle at Nungua Buade
48 minutes -
Ghana’s power security now depends on getting gas, grids and regional trade to work together
51 minutes -
Saudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq
57 minutes -
Supreme Court dismisses case challenging OSP’s prosecutorial powers
1 hour -
Coca-Cola Ghana boosts inmate rehabilitation with vocational training equipment donation
1 hour -
Supreme Court declares political parties’ delegate system unconstitutional
1 hour -
‘Don’t pardon Wontumi’ – NDC’s James Agbey warns Mahama of grassroots revolt
1 hour