February 10, 2020.  Note how Pres. Rouhani defended Iran’s missile capabilities, after Tehran unveiled a short-range ballistic missile powered by a "new generation" of engines.  “Our missiles are against terrorism; our missiles are against crimes. We have never built and stored missiles for aggression,” Rouhani said. “We reassure all our neighbors and the people in the region that our desire is peaceful coexistence."  See “News: Iranian President Rouhani Defends Tehran's Missile Capabilities After Reveal Of New Weapon,” Wesley Dockery, International Business Times, February 10, 2020.

“Ukraine Is Pressing Iran for Black Boxes on Downed Plane,” John Follain, Bloomberg, February 10, 2020.

“Iran unveils a short-range ballistic missile,” Yahoo News, February 10, 2020.

“Trial Of Abducted Iran Activist Begins, With Threat Of Death Sentence,” Radio Farda, February 10, 2020.

“Ukraine Is Pressing Iran for Black Boxes on Downed Plane,” John Follain, Bloomberg, February 10, 2020.  Bottom line—Iran doesn’t want to admit (again) it shot down an airliner, and then lied about it.  And then to properly compensate for its mistake and lack of competence and professionalism.  This is so outside the norm of international cooperation.

“Watchdog to rule on Iran’s financial isolation,” The National, February 10, 2020.

“New Secretive Iranian Nuclear Sites Spark Concern in Congress,” Adam Kredo, Washington Free Beacon, February 10, 2020.