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Boeing 737 passenger plane crashes in Iran, state news agencies report
January 7, 2020 at 22:53
Multiple Iranian agencies reported on the crash, blaming unspecified “technical problems.”
A Boeing 737 passenger plane with 180 aboard crashed in Iran after take-off, according to Iranian news agencies.
Iran’s Fars News Agency reported that the Ukrainian plane crashed due to technical problems after taking off from Iran’s Imam Khomeini airport.
CNBC has not been able to independently confirm the reports.
Boeing shares were lower in extended trading, along with broader U.S. stock futures.
This is a developing story. Please check for updates.
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