Iran's military says it thought the passenger plane was a US military plane
, translated by the BBC, citing „an atmosphere of threats and intimidation by the aggressive American regime against the Iranian nationa following the martyrdom of general Qassem Soleimani and with the aim of defending against possible US Army attacks, the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Armed forces were on full alert,“ when the plane was shot down.
The timing of the incident, came after Iranian defense units received reports of „flying targets moving towards Iran’s strategic centers,“ at a time when reports of „military flights of the US‘ terrorist forces had increased around the country,“ the Iranian military said. „In such conditions, due to human error and in an unintentional move, the airplane was hit, which caused the martyrdom of a number of our compatriots and the deaths of several foreign nationals,“ the statement said.that investigations will continue „to identify and prosecute this great tragedy and unforgivable mistake.“. „My thoughts and prayers go to all the mourning families. I offer my sincerest condolences.
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