Iran invites global aviation monitor to support crash probe
By DW
14 January 2020 |
10:38 am
Iran has invited an international aviation monitor to send experts to investigate last week's crash. Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has said increased tensions "brought about by US actions" contributed to the tragedy.
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