Iranian plane crash: What happened to Ali Khamenei’s plane over Tehran

• An Iranian plane crash: Iranian plane crash: The Iranian plane crash occurred on the route for the flight of the plane of Ali Khamenei above Tehran; rescuers were unable to determine the exact location of the aircraft wreckage until it was found near Mehrabad International Airport.
• The crash was caused by technical malfunction, according to the information provided by the Iranian side; the plane was reportedly carrying Ali Rezai in Mashhad.
• According to data from the Iranian side, the plane was flying over the Strait of Hormuz, where an air defense program is in operation, and therefore it is also possible that the crash is related to the missile interception of the aircraft.

Iranian media reported that an Iranian plane crash occurred over Tehran during a flight for the purpose of Ali Khamenei’s travel. Associated Press and NBC News.

Ali Khamenei’s brother, according to published reports, was also on board the aircraft; he reportedly died, according to NBC News, citing a statement by an unnamed U.S. official. The plane was carrying 28 people, according to the information. The Iranian side said that the crash was caused by a technical malfunction.

All 28 people on board the aircraft died in the crash near Mehrabad International Airport about 12 kilometers away. According to NBC News, citing information from an Iranian source, the crash occurred as the aircraft was heading to the airport.

Iranian officials said that the aircraft was shot down by a missile, and that the crash happened during a flight from Tehran. According to the report, Ali Khamenei was on board the aircraft, and the crash was the result of a missile strike.

According to NBC News, Iran is planning to conduct an investigation into the incident, as well as to determine whether the crash was caused by an attack. It was also reported that the investigation will be conducted by Iranian authorities, and that the results will be shared with the public.

Iranian officials said that the crash was caused by a technical malfunction, and that the aircraft was not shot down. The investigation will be carried out by the Iranian side, and the results will be published.

According to NBC News and The Independent, the missile was launched by the U.S. from the region of the Persian Gulf and was aimed at the aircraft. The Independent noted that the missile was fired from a U.S. drone, and that it was used to target the aircraft.

In the materials, it is also stated that the American federal agency that oversees Iranian missile programs said that the missile used was a Quds Force missile. Iran, in turn, denied the claim.

NBC News also previously reported that the aircraft was carrying a group of people, including Ali Khamenei’s brother, and that the plane was shot down.

Tags: Middle East/Politics