What caused the Ukranian National Airlines plane crash in Tehran remains an open question. However, representatives of the governments of the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom have claimed today that they have evidence of what brought the airliner down.The crash on Wednesday morning could have been the result of Iranian anti-aircraft fire. Iranian authorities have categorically denied any responsibility for the air disaster. 176, mostly Iranian and Canadian citizens, died.
American and Canadian official claim information showing that the jetliner was shot down. It crashed shortly after take off. The New York Times has published a recording that allegedly confirms this information.
Both US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau support this theory.
Representatives of each country whose citizens died will participate with Iranian officials in the investigation. Citizens of seven countries were killed, including Ukrainian, Swedish, Afghani, German, British, and 82 Iranians and 63 Canadians.