Downing of Ukraine jet 'unforgivable mistake': Iran President Hassan Rouhani

Iran had earlier repeatedly turned down accusations from Western leaders that they had shot the Ukrainian jetliner down killing 176 people on board.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani  (Photo | AP)
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (Photo | AP)
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TEHRAN: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani Saturday said his country "deeply regrets" the shooting down of a Ukrainian airliner, which he described as "a great tragedy & unforgivable mistake".

"Armed Forces' internal investigation has concluded that regrettably missiles fired due to human error caused the horrific crash of the Ukrainian plane & death of 176 innocent people," he added on Twitter.

"Investigations continue to identify & prosecute this great tragedy & unforgivable mistake."

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