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Iran Israel War: Iranian Plane Damaged in U.S. Strike Ahead of Humanitarian Mission to India: Report
- On Sunday, a Mahan Air aircraft was reportedly damaged during a United States airstrike at Mashhad International Airport in Iran, halting its planned humanitarian mission to collect aid from New Delhi.
- Iran coordinated the flight to retrieve medicines funded by Indian donors, reflecting long-standing humanitarian ties between New Delhi and Tehran despite current regional volatility.
- Iran's Civil Aviation Organisation issued a strong condemnation, terming the strike a "war crime" and a "blatant violation" of international law while urging global accountability.
- Subject to long-standing US sanctions, Mahan Air has drawn international scrutiny for alleged links to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and transport of regional conflict equipment.
- The United States has not yet provided official confirmation of the incident, while the strike raises alarm over civilian aviation vulnerability amid ongoing regional hostilities.
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India-bound humanitarian aid aircraft hit in US strike at Mashhad airport, Iran terms it 'war crime'
An Iranian civilian aircraft preparing to fly to India was reportedly damaged in a US strike at Mashhad International Airport, news agency ANI reported citing Iranian sources. The aircraft, operated by Mahan Air, was scheduled to depart for New Delhi on a humanitarian assignment to transport medicines and essential medical supplies. As per the report, Iranian officials said the sudden disruption has triggered fresh alarm over the safety of civil…
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The Economic TimesIndia-bound flight struck in US attack at Mashhad airport, Iran terms it 'war crime'
A Mahan Air aircraft reportedly struck during a US airstrike at Mashhad Airport, disrupting a humanitarian mission to New Delhi carrying medicines. Iranian authorities condemned the alleged attack as a "war crime" and violation of international law, calling for urgent investigation.
A US airstrike at Iran's Mashhad International Airport damaged a plane carrying medicines and other supplies to India. Iran strongly condemned the attack, calling it a violation of international aviation regulations.
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