Iran’s leadership attempted to contain international criticism and anger at home over its admission that its armed forces accidentally shot down a Ukrainian passenger airliner, after initially denying it.
Wall Street Journal: Iran faces growing criticism at home, abroad over downing of plane
Iranians light candles for the victims of Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737 during a gathering in front of the Amirkabir University in the capital Tehran, on Jan. 11, 2020.
