On: Ukrainian plane was 'unintentionally' shot down, Iran state TV says

[nradov]

It was a large vehicle launched missile. That ordinance is individually tracked and multiple soldiers would know about any firing.

[Thorrez → nradov]

Possibly multiple soldiers all decided to lie to keep it secret. Maybe their commander ordered them to keep it secret so he wouldn't get in trouble.

[aaomidi → Thorrez]

We're trying to find excuses when Iran has a history of sweeping things under the rug.

[pintxo → aaomidi]

Name a country which does not try to sweep things under the rug constantly.

[true_religion → pintxo]

We don’t need to. The point is that these elaborate theories are unnecessary. The government likely knew they were at fault, tried to avoid blame, and eventually fessed up. End of story.

[moltar → nradov]

Maybe in the US. But don’t forget this is a different country.