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Iranian Military Helicopter Crash Kills Four

Published February 24, 2026, 09:13
Iranian Military Helicopter Crash Kills Four

A military helicopter crashed in the central Iranian province of Isfahan, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board – the pilot, co-pilot, and two merchants at a local market. The incident occurred in a fruit market in the city of Dorcheh, causing a fire. Experts point out that similar incidents are frequent in Iran, often due to a lack of genuine spare parts for older aircraft purchased before the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Just last week, an F-4 fighter jet crashed in Hamadan province, resulting in one pilot fatality. The frequency of these crashes raises concerns about the safety and maintenance of Iranian military equipment.