SubscribeOver the weekend, Israel stated it had destroyed 16 aircraft used by the IRGC Quds Force at Tehran’s Mehrabad International Airport. Israel appears to have destroyed 16-17 commercial Iranian aircraftIsrael has carried out punishing strikes on Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport, destroying at least 17 commercial aircraft on the ground. Some aircraft appear small, perhaps business jets or regional aircraft, while others appear to be large, widebody commercial aircraft. Iran has used commercial aircraft to transport weaponsIt is well-known that Iran has used commercial Air Iran and Mahan Air aircraft, like A300s, A330s, and A340s, to transport weapons. It is possible that some of the 16 or 17 aircraft destroyed yesterday were these aircraft, although it is unclear at this time.

Source: Ethiopian News March 09, 2026 19:30 UTC