Last Updated: September 22, 2026
Last Updated: September 22, 2026
New Delhi/Mashhad, March 31, 2026 – An Iranian aircraft, scheduled to pick up humanitarian aid from India, was reportedly hit in a US airstrike at Mashhad Airport, Iranian officials claim. The plane, operated by Mahan Air, was set to transport essential medical supplies, including medicines, from India to support Iran’s health sector.
Iranian sources say the plane was on the tarmac when it was struck during a US military operation targeting multiple locations in Iran. While the extent of the damage remains unclear, the strike has delayed the humanitarian mission, raising concerns about the safety of civilian flights in conflict zones. The US has not officially confirmed the incident.
India had already dispatched the first batch of medical supplies through the Iranian Red Crescent Society. The damaged aircraft was part of a follow-up mission intended to bring additional aid, underscoring the urgency of the humanitarian operation.
The incident highlights the growing risks for civilian and aid-related flights amid escalating Middle East tensions. Experts warn that such strikes could disrupt critical humanitarian support, complicating efforts to deliver essential medical supplies to vulnerable populations.
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