60 passenger planes grounded in Iran amid U.S.-Israeli strikes
Iran’s aviation sector has been significantly disrupted by recent hostilities, with 60 passenger aircraft taken out of service following Israeli and U.S. attacks, according to local media reports.
The newspaper Shargh, citing the association of Iranian airlines, reported Monday that the aircraft were affected during the conflict, though it remains unclear how many were destroyed or damaged.
Seven airports across the country were reportedly hit by the strikes.
The most severe damage was recorded at Mehrabad Airport in the capital, as well as in the northwestern city of Tabriz and the central desert city of Kashan.
It is a popular destination for domestic and international travellers.
Major carriers, including Mahan Air and Iran Air, were among the hardest hit, the association said.
The damage came amid a fragile two-week ceasefire agreed by the warring parties last week.
However, initial negotiations to end the conflict failed over the weekend, raising uncertainty about the stability of the truce and the timeline for recovery in Iran’s aviation industry.
(dpa/NAN)
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