NOTE: Before answering the following questions, read the “Background” and watch the video under “Resources” below.

1. How many people were on board the Ukrainian plane that crashed shortly after takeoff in Tehran, Iran this week? Who were they?

2. a) For what reason is the Canadian government concerned about the crash?
b) How did the Canadian government explain its belief that the plane was brought down by an Iranian missile?

3. How did the U.S. make the determination that the passenger plane was downed by an Iranian missile?

4. How did Prime Minister Trudeau, U.S. officials and President Trump all describe the motive for the missile strike?

5. What specific information did London-based global information company IHS Markit provide in a report on the plane crash that puts the blame on Iran?

6. How did the Iranian government respond to reports that the plane was downed by an Iranian missile?

7. If accidental, this was a pretty big mistake. What could you conclude about the competence of the Iranian government and military?