Iran plane crash: Canadian President Justin Trudeau claims Iranian missiles likely hit plane carrying 176 passengers

According to sources Justin Trudeau states that Iran plane crash is a result of an Iranian surface-to-air missile. Iranian officials reject the claim.

Recent reports regarding the Iran plane crash that killed all the 176 passengers claim that the plane was hit by an Iranian missile. Canadian President Justin Trudeau made a statement stating that some of its sources have shared intelligence including that of their allies and that claim the plane was hit by a surface-to-air missile and an investigation has been called on the same. Trudeau also said that it may be unintentional. The plane, Boeing 737-800 flight caught fire and crashed after six minutes of the trip from Tehran to Kyiv on Wednesday, 8th January 2020. It is said that 138 passengers were to catch a connecting flight to Canada while the plane already carried about 82 Iranians, 63 Canadians, 11 Ukrainians passengers and the crew on board. The victims who lost their lives in the crash included students and families.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau provides Canadians with an update about the fatal plane crash in Iran. pic.twitter.com/Rrcfdv3jSp

— CanadianPM (@CanadianPM) January 10, 2020

The Iranian officials however have claimed that the reports of a missile hitting the plane are a lie. The spokesperson said that the psychological operation of the US government is adding to the grieve of the families hurting due to the incident.

People shared their reactions online following the reports of Iran plane crash:

Now Western leaders are claiming that Ukrainian plane was shot down by Iran, here revealed it just after the plane crash.#UkrainianPlaneCrash pic.twitter.com/Kzyzi7LyQo

— Vishal Thakkar®?? (@vishalgthakkar) January 10, 2020

Head of Iran's Aviation Organization right now at press conference: We should wait for results of probe into the #IranPlaneCrash, but what we can say for sure now is that the plane has not been hit by any missile. pic.twitter.com/6SJojphI4E

— Reza Khaasteh (@Khaaasteh) January 10, 2020

- Video appears to show moment Ukraine plane hit over Iran#IranPlaneCrash pic.twitter.com/R2Q1IjcYEL

— Abiodunsblogng (@abiodunsblogng) January 10, 2020

The Ukraine Airline shot down my Iran is not a mistake.



It will stupid for anyone to say a flight which took off from Tehran & brought down by missile few minutes after take off is a Mistake.



This is not war. Its TERRORISM



Maybe Trump was RIGHT#IranPlaneCrash pic.twitter.com/Co8KGcRDst

— Comrade ???? (@iAGB4REAL) January 10, 2020

Vigils to honour the lives of students killed in #IranPlaneCrash are being held right across Canada. They were among the best and brightest from Iran as well as many Canadians of Iranian descent. Imagine the contribution these young people would have made https://t.co/xJmTG8C1hp

— Dr. Faisal Moola (@faisal_moola) January 10, 2020

Also Read: Iranian missiles fired at the US military troops in Iraq

Witches understand the terrible missile strike on the Ukrainian plane may have been unintended, but we wish the media & politicians would stop using the word “accident”. Accident implies this atrocity couldn’t have been avoided, & that’s obviously false. #IranPlaneCrash pic.twitter.com/QuUEmB7gCL

— ? Mad Fucking Witches (@MadFckingWitch) January 10, 2020

The next time some ignorant American tells me, as a Canadian, that I should mind my own business when it comes to their politics, I think it would only be prudent to remind them of #IranPlaneCrash that took 63 Canadian lives due to the actions and fallout of their "President".

— Just call me Eva (@So_damntired) January 9, 2020

Whether you say the #IranPlaneCrash was "caught in a crossfire" or "Iranian military incompetence" or "collateral damage" the fact remains that 170 innocent people are dead because Trump escalated violence in the region. There's no way around that.#TrumpsWarOfMassDistraction

— Bleeding Heart Liberal Marine (@zaharako) January 9, 2020

#BREAKING: An unconfirmed video reportedly shows the moment the plane was hit by a missile.



According to US intelligence, 2 missile were launched shortly before the plane crashed. I will update. #IranPlaneCrash pic.twitter.com/BqwbCYCQQN

— Hananya Naftali (@HananyaNaftali) January 9, 2020

Justin Trudeau press conference:



"We have intelligence from multiple sources, including our allies and our own intelligence, the evidence indicates that the plane was shot down by an Iranian STA Missile."#IranPlaneCrash pic.twitter.com/TcPwlUssVv

— News Addict (@addicted2newz) January 9, 2020

So many students, undergrad and graduate; professors; and researchers from across Canada were killed in the #IranPlaneCrash. This is a painful moment for the entire Canadian academic community. People who died were the best: those who wanted to make a difference in the world.

— Corrine Cash (@corrine_cash) January 9, 2020

I appreciated Trudeau's response to the #IranPlaneCrash. Calm, measured, making certain he has all facts before addressing the situation any further, but clearly troubled by the US response and the loss of lives, Canadian and otherwise.

— Kristen ?️‍??? (@KristenKP43) January 9, 2020

The crash has escalated the ongoing tensions between the US and Iran and made things worse for International peace.