TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Civil Aviation Organization apologized due to unrealistic news surrounding the downing of Ukrainian airliner, Mehr News Agency reported. 

The Organization also profusely apologized for the inconsistencies regarding the information on the crash. 
We never wanted to conceal the truth and are really sorry for publishing the wrong news, the statement added. 
We vehemently rejected the theory of missile attack at the beginning and provided reason and analysis, but currently, after days of endless effort we have been proven wrong, the organization noted.

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