Israel Strikes Iranian VIP Transport Plane at Mehrabad Airport Amid Ongoing Conflict

Israel destroyed an aircraft used by Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport, according to Israeli military statements. The aircraft, reportedly an Iranian government Airbus A340-300, has been used for VIP transport and high-level official trips. Reuters attributed the report directly to the Israeli military, citing a lack of independent verification. This strike may signal a significant escalation in the conflict and its impact on Iran’s state aviation capabilities.