Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky announced that a jet carrying 176 passengers had crashed near Tehran, Iran. While no reason was given for the crash, a Western official suggested that friendly fire may have been the cause.
The Boeing 737 aircraft belonging to Ukraine International Airlines was en route to Kyiv when it crashed shortly after takeoff from Imam Khomeini airport in Tehran. Debris from the crash was scattered over a wide area, and there were no survivors.
The crash occurred just hours after Iran launched a missile attack on US forces in Iraq in response to the killing of General Qasem Soleimani. Tensions in the region have been running high, leading to speculation that the jet may have been mistakenly targeted.
Iranian officials initially attributed the crash to technical problems with the aircraft, but have since backtracked on that statement. The Ukrainian government has sent a team of investigators to Iran to assist with the investigation.
The crash has sent shockwaves through the international community, with many countries calling for a transparent and thorough investigation into the incident. Ukrainian President Zelensky has expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and vowed to get to the bottom of what happened.
As details continue to emerge, questions remain about the exact circumstances that led to the crash of Flight PS752. With tensions in the region already at a boiling point, the international community is anxiously awaiting the results of the investigation to determine the cause of this tragedy.
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