World Alert: Iran announces arrests over its downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane by an antiaircraft missile

Judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaili said the arrests of "some individuals" took place after extensive investigations, but he gave no further details. The announcement came after President Hassan Rouhani called for a special court to be set up to probe the downing of the airline and the killing of all 176 aboard, by Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     World Alert Jan 14, 3:59 AM     Iran announces arrests over its downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane by an antiaircraft missile Judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaili said the arrests of "some individuals" took place after extensive investigations, but he gave no further details. The announcement came after President Hassan Rouhani called for a special court to be set up to probe the downing of the airline and the killing of all 176 aboard, by Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2020 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071