Local media reports envoy freed after several hours; unconfirmed reports of internet shutdown in the Islamic Republic as public expresses outrage at shoot-down of passenger plane

Crowds call for supreme leader to resign as anger mounts over government's conduct; police said to use force to quell demonstration

Officials repeatedly denied notion missile struck jet though general says he notified leaders Wednesday; Tehran's failure to close airspace during peak tensions also scrutinized

Head of aerospace force takes 'full responsibility' for Iran's downing of plane that killed 176, says missile operator acted alone because of communications 'jamming'

Head of of the IRGC Aerospace Force says Iran chose not to kill 5000 US soldiers to avenge Soleimani; claims dozens of injured US soldiers evacuated via Israel, Jordan

Revolutionary Guards aerospace commander says rockets at American bases also not enough; only the total removal of US forces from Middle East will suffice

Amir Ali Hajizadeh warns that American bases up to 2,000 kilometers away are 'within the range of our missiles,' after Washington blamed Tehran for Houthi attack on Saudi oil

Amir Ali Hajizadeh says Islamic Republic will continue working around the clock to develop its 'deterrent' capabilities

Head of IRGC aerospace force says army deliberately avoided targeting jet that accompanied drone, claims 2 warnings were given before UAV was destroyed