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Fire at Aircraft at Mehrabad Airport in Iran

Published March 16, 2026, 08:12
Fire at Aircraft at Mehrabad Airport in Iran

An aircraft was engulfed in flames at Mehrabad International Airport in Iran after a recent airstrike on a Tehran suburb, Al-Hadath television network reported. The network reported that the plane caught fire after a series of powerful strikes, with the type of aircraft not yet known. Earlier reports spoke of at least seven explosions near the airport, resulting in a large fire. Residents of Tehran documented the damage to political buildings caused by attacks by the United States and Israel, according to NOVA network. A possible target of the bombings was a police station in the southern part of the Iranian capital, while several neighboring political buildings sustained serious damage. The situation at Mehrabad Airport remains unclear, while information about the incident is limited. These attacks represent an escalation of tensions in the region and raise concerns about potential consequences.