Iran Govt. Denies "Cover-Up" over Shot Down of Ukrainian Airliner by Mistake

"Some officials were even accused of lying and a cover-up but, in all honesty, that was not the case," an official said on state television.

Tehran: Iran's government on Monday denied a "cover-up" after it took days for the armed forces to admit a Ukrainian airliner was shot down by mistake last week.

"In these sorrowful days, many criticisms were directed at relevant officials and authorities... some officials were even accused of lying and a cover-up but, in all honesty, that was not the case," spokesman Ali Rabiei said in remarks aired on state television.

Original News: World Agence France-Presse

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