Tehran says its military unintentionally shot down Ukraine International Airlines flight 752, killing all 176 people onboard Boris Johnson has called Iran’s admission it shot down a passenger plane by mistake an “important first step” and said it “reinforces the importance of de-escalating tensions in the region”. In a statement, the prime minister said: Iran’s admission that Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was shot down by mistake by its own armed forces is an important first step. This will be an incredibly difficult time for all those families who lost loved ones in such tragic circumstances. We will do everything we can to support the families of the four British victims and ensure they get the answers and closure they deserve. A video is circulating on Twitter that purports to show the moment that the surface to air missile that downed UIA flight 752 was launched by Iranian Revolutionary Guards. #BREAKING New footage shows the moment which the missile fired in the direction of the Ukrainian plane in #Iran pic.twitter.com/FyKXv1V53A Continue reading... |