Plane crash: Iranian protesters call for Supreme Leader to resign

Synopsis

In Tehran, protests erupt as citizens express anger towards the Iranian government following the military's admission of accidentally shooting down Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752. Demonstrators call for their leaders to resign amidst the turmoil. Britain's ambassador to Iran, Rob Mackerras, is arrested for two hours, with the foreign secretary condemning his treatment as a violation of international law. The Iranian government faces a critical decision point, balancing its path towards further isolation or engaging in diplomatic efforts. The protests contrast sharply with the previous week's national grief after the U.S. killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, leading to missile strikes on U.S. targets in Iraq. The military's admission of fault regarding the plane crash offers little comfort to the families of the victims, who mourn the loss of their loved ones. President Trump publicly supports the Iranian protesters, tweeting in both English and Farsi, emphasizing his administration's solidarity with their struggle for change.