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            Ukrainian Boeing Plane Shot Down Due To "Human Error", Says Iran

Iran says Ukrainian passenger plane was shot down unintentionally in fear of US aggression

(CNN)Iran admitted Saturday that it mistakenly shot down a Ukrainian passenger jet, blaming human error and "US adventurism" for the crash that left 176 people dead.

In a statement, the nation's armed forces said it targeted the passenger plane unintentionally. It attributed the crash to radar activity and fear of US action.

"The Islamic Republic of Iran deeply regrets this disastrous mistake. My thoughts and prayers go to all the mourning families," Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said.

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