This archive report was first published on 9 January 2020.
On January 9, 2020, a devastating plane crash in Iran claimed the lives of numerous international citizens, including a BP employee.
Sam Zokaei, a 14-year veteran of BP, was among the victims. The Iranian-born engineer was on holiday in Iran at the time of the crash.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged a thorough investigation into the incident, stating, “Canadians have questions, and they deserve answers.”
Canada's foreign affairs minister, François-Philippe Champagne, expressed his condolences to the families of the victims, including many Canadians.
The Canadian government has issued a travel warning advising citizens to avoid nonessential travel to Iran due to the volatile security situation and risk of arbitrary detention.
Transport Canada confirmed that Air Canada had altered its routes to ensure the security of its flights in the region.
Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the victims and those affected by this tragic event.
