Iran refuses to enter negotiations on PS752 reparations

The International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 have issued a joint statement on Iran refusing to negotiate on reparations.

“We remind the Islamic Republic of Iran that it must fulfil its international legal responsibility to make full reparations to the Group of Countries and thus reiterate our call to negotiate in good faith and to do so before the end of this year.

“We will continue to stand in solidarity with the families and loved ones of the PS752 victims in their profound loss and suffering. They can be assured that the Coordination Group will remain united in its objective to hold the Islamic Republic of Iran accountable for this tragedy.

“Should Iran continue to avoid negotiating with the group, the Coordination Group will have no choice but to seriously consider other actions and measures to resolve this matter within the framework of international law.”

A report released this week accused Iranian authorities of tampering with the electronic devices and misidentifying the remains of several passengers killed after Iranian forces shot down Ukrainian Airlines Flight 752 on 8 January 2020.

Iranian authorities initially lied about the cause of the plane’s crash following the event, but ultimately admitted to shooting it down.