For a third consecutive day, anti-government protests have broken out in Iran after the country's military admitted it had mistakenly shot down a Ukrainian passenger jet killing all 176 people aboard. Since January 11, Iranian authorities have struggled to contain public anger over the government's handling of the incident. Initially, Iranian authorities repeatedly said it was impossible for the country's military to shoot down the civilian plane.
Iranian Protests Continue After Tehran Admits Shooting Down Passenger Plane
- By RFE/RL
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A woman holds a message to Iranian leaders with the word "resign" at a vigil for the victims of the air tragedy in Tehran on January 11.
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Iranians light candles for all 176 victims of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 during protests in front of Amir Kabir University in Tehran on January 11. The passenger jet was carrying 82 Iranians, 57 Canadians, 11 Ukrainians, 10 Swedes, 10 Afghans, three Germans, and three Britons.
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Riot police gather at Amir Kabir University in Tehran on January 11.
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Protesters rally at Amir Kabir University in Tehran on January 11.
