- January 8, 2025
- 2:59 pm
- World News
This is just the tip of the iceberg. Russia and Iran are not just allies, but partners in creating threats to the world.
The downing of a Ukrainian Boeing in Iran and an Azerbaijani Embraer in Russia are not just “mistakes.” This is an indicator of the cynicism of two allied countries that openly ignore international law.
On January 8, 2020, Ukraine lost 176 civilian lives when Iran shot down UIA Boeing Flight PS752. The plane had just taken off from Tehran airport and was heading to Kyiv.
On December 25, 2024, the Russian military repeated the Iranian “scenario” by shooting down an Azerbaijani Embraer 190 aircraft flying from Baku to Grozny using the Pantsir air defense system.
- The world community is obliged to react harshly to such acts of aggression, introducing maximum sanctions against aggressor countries and isolating them from international organizations.
- Such crimes against civil aviation should be the subject of an international tribunal so that those responsible for the deaths of innocent people are punished and this never happens again.
Iran: the crash of the Ukrainian Boeing and the inhumanity of the regime
Amid the escalation of the conflict with the United States, the Iranian military, using the Russian Tor-M1 air defense system, fired two missiles at a civilian airliner. As Iranian authorities stated a few days later, the plane “was mistaken for an enemy target.”
But this explanation does not stand up to criticism. Experts argue that the airliner was transmitting signals about its civilian status, and the Iranian military deliberately ignored all international norms, choosing the path of destruction.
This happened hours after Iran fired missiles at US bases in Iraq. There were 176 people on board, including 9 crew members. They all died.
Iranian authorities initially denied involvement in the tragedy, but a few days later they admitted: the plane was shot down by mistake due to “human error.” However, what exactly caused this “factor”?
According to eyewitnesses and experts, the airliner was shot down by the Tor-M1 air defense system. Moreover, witnesses who worked at the crash site said that the wreckage of the plane was literally raked up by bulldozers. This indicated an attempt to hide important evidence.
What happened after the disaster?
- Iranian authorities obstructed the investigation. At the crash site, the wreckage of the plane was collected by bulldozers, destroying key evidence.
- Cynical excuses. Tehran delayed the investigation and even years later did not provide a full report.
- Minimizing compensation. Families of the victims still face bureaucratic obstacles.
According to eyewitnesses at the scene of the tragedy, Iran used the disaster as a cover for its mistakes, and its alliance with Russia made it even more confident of impunity.
Russia: Embraer 190 – a victim of automatic warfare
On December 25, 2024, the Russian military repeated the Iranian “scenario” by shooting down an Azerbaijani Embraer 190 aircraft flying from Baku to Grozny. Using air defense system “Pantsir”the Russian army has demonstrated not only technological incompetence, but also an outright disregard for human life.
The plane was hit by a missile, after which the pilots heroically controlled the damaged airliner for more than 400 kilometers. However, landing was impossible, and the plane crashed in Kazakhstan.
Why Russia is to blame:
- Shot down on purpose. The automatic mode of the Pantsir is not an excuse, but an accusation. Such systems must be controlled by operators who are required to distinguish between civilian and military targets.
- Hiding evidence. Russian authorities, like Iran, did not allow independent experts to participate in the investigation.
- Complete disregard for the rules. Russian air defense has repeatedly demonstrated “mistakes” that cost the lives of civilians (remember MH17).
The downing of Embraer showed that Russia and its ally Iran are a real threat to civil aviation, especially in their areas of influence.
Comparison of tragedies: Russia and Iran under the same denominator
| Characteristic | Boeing UIA (2020) | Embraer 190 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Responsible country | Iran | Russia |
| Air defense type | Tor-M1 | Carapace |
| Victims | 176 | 35 |
| Guilty plea | Formal, with obstacles | Denial and manipulation |
| Russia's role | Air defense supplier and “experience” | Direct responsibility |
Union of dictatorships: why Russia and Iran are dangerous for the world
The shooting down of two civilian aircraft is just the tip of the iceberg. Russia and Iran are not just allies, but partners in creating threats to the world.
How their union works:
- Russia provides Iran with weapons and air defense systems.
- Iran, in turn, is actively using Russian technologies in conflict zones.
- Both countries justify their crimes as “mistakes”, demonstrating complete indifference to human life.
These two regimes share a common strategy of ignoring international norms in order to achieve their goals. Their approaches are far from the concepts of the civilized world.
Ukraine and Israel: lessons for democracies
The Boeing and Embraer tragedies are a reminder to democracies like Israel and Ukraine of the importance of solidarity in confronting dictatorships.
For Israel, where there is a large Ukrainian Jewish community, this issue is especially significant. The Jews of Ukraine made a huge contribution to the development of Israel, and today it is important to continue strengthening ties between peoples.
NAnews – Israel News remind that only through joint efforts can we counter the threats posed by allies like Russia and Iran.
Conclusion: terror against civilians as an allied policy
The downing of a Ukrainian Boeing in Iran and an Azerbaijani Embraer in Russia are not just “mistakes.” This is an indicator of the cynicism of two countries that openly ignore international law.
Jewish wisdom says: “Whoever saves one life saves the whole world.” Russia and Iran are doing the opposite – destroying innocents for the sake of their ambitions.
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