Opinion: There was no 'human error' in Iran's shootdown of Ukraine Airlines flight. Unfortunately, there won't be any justice either
From the moment Flight PS752 was struck by two missiles and tumbled from the skies above Tehran in a ball of flame, Iran's government has been lying through its teeth about what happened.
Author of the article: Terry Glavin
Publishing date: Dec 16, 2020 • December 16, 2020 • 5 minute read •
In this photo taken on Jan. 8, 2020, rescue teams are seen at the scene of a Ukrainian airliner that crashed shortly after take-off near Imam Khomeini airport in the Iranian capital Tehran. The Iranians reluctantly admitted they had shot it down. (Photo by Akbar TAVAKOLI / IRNA / AFP) Photo by AKBAR TAVAKOLI /IRNA/AFP via Getty Images