Turkish jet was downed by Iran-made weapon – report June 28, 2012 - 17:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A Turkish plane that was shot by Syria on June 22 was brought down by a weapon manufactured by Iran, Hurriyet Daily News reported citing Milliyet. A Syrian expert in Damascus reportedly said the Turkish plane was shot down by an Iranian anti-aircraft weapon that was purchased by Syria two years ago. The unidentified expert said the Turkish plane was flying at a low altitude to avoid Syrian radars. "Turkish personnel were unaware that Syria possessed weapons that could hit targets flying at such low altitudes." Al-Quds al-Arabi, an Arabic newspaper was the first to report the news. Partner news  Top stories The agent shot in self-defense in the incident, which occurred at Todashev's house, the law enforcement source said. Only three senators on the committee - Republican Ron Paul and Democrats Tom Udall and Chris Murphy - opposed the bill. If true, the exclusion of Rafsanjani and Mashaie would leave the presidential race dominated by hardline conservatives. Amy Elliott, chief administrative officer of the Oklahoma medical examiner's office, said 51 were confirmed dead.   Partner news |  Latest news Armenian President meets ECAC chief  President Sargsyan stressed the role of European Civil Aviation Conference in the development of global and European aviation.Artsakh President holds working consultation Bako Sahakyan held a working consultation on establishing disability groups by the Center of medical and social expertise.Armenian envoy presents credentials to Italian President Giorgio Napolitano voiced confidence that Sargis Ghazaryan will contribute to the strengthening of Armenian-Italian ties.Armenia vs Malta match tickets priced at AMD 3000-8000 Armenia vs Malta 2014 World Cup qualifier is due June 7 in Yerevan’s Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium. |
