US strike hits Iranian plane bound for India for medicines
Iranian authorities said the plane was set to transport critical medical supplies back to Iran, where demand for medicines has been rising.
KATHMANDU: An Iranian aircraft preparing to fly to India to collect essential medicines has reportedly been struck in a United States air attack, raising serious concerns over the safety of humanitarian missions amid escalating regional tensions.
The aircraft, operated by Mahan Air, was stationed at Mashhad International Airport and was scheduled to depart for New Delhi on a humanitarian mission.
Iranian authorities said the plane was set to transport critical medical supplies back to Iran, where demand for medicines has been rising.
Officials in Iran condemned the reported strike, calling it a violation of international law and humanitarian principles.
They stated that targeting an aircraft assigned for medical aid could amount to a serious breach of global norms protecting civilian and humanitarian operations.
The United States has not issued an official statement confirming the strike, and key details—including the extent of the damage and whether there were any casualties—remain unclear.
Humanitarian Efforts Disrupted
The aircraft was part of ongoing coordination to transport medical supplies between India and Iran.
The incident is expected to disrupt these efforts and raise concerns about the security of aid flights operating in conflict-affected regions.
Tensions Escalate
The reported attack comes amid heightened hostilities between United States and Iran, with recent military actions increasing instability across the Middle East.
Analysts warn that such incidents could further endanger civilian infrastructure, including airports and humanitarian corridors.
