>1. Did a Plane actually crash?
yes
>2. Who died and can it be proven that they're dead?
passenger list seems legit. time will tell.
>3. Why won't Iran turn the black boxes over?
because they accidentally shot the plane down.
>4. What independent means do we have on this plane crash?
wut?
>5. What telemetry is available? Is it suspect (tampering)?
none available yet. likely wont be made available if IRAN wont release the black box.