Iran has invited an international aviation monitor to send expert staff to investigate last week's crash. Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has said increased tensions "brought about by US actions" contributed to the tragedy.
Iran has invited the UN's International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to provide expert advice to support an investigation into the downing of Ukrainian International Airlines Boeing 737 near Tehran.
The Iranian government is facing tough questions over why it's military took several days to admit to accidentally shooting down the plane, following repeated denials of involvement.
On Monday, protesters took to the streets of Iranian cities for the third day over the military's role in the crash on January 8 that killed 176 people. Iranian officials have denied any cover-up.
In a statement Monday, the ICAO said it will be sending expert technical staff to assist in investigating the circumstances of the crash. The ICAO will be joined by several teams of experts, including from airline manufacturer Boeing and Ukraine. The Canada-based ICAO is not typically involved directly in investigations, but generally plays an advisory role.
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One of the ICAO's primary tasks will be to ensure the investigation is carried out in compliance with international civil aviation standards. The organization says it serves as a forum for cooperation in all fields of civil aviation for 193 member states.
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