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Sepehran Airlines 737 returns to Mashhad after tire blowout causes cabin debris
aviation-safety26 days ago

Sepehran Airlines 737 returns to Mashhad after tire blowout causes cabin debris

A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 flying from Mashhad to Kermanshah, Iran, made an emergency return to its departure airport on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, after a tire blowout during takeoff caused violent shaking and interior damage. Video footage showed ceiling panels and overhead bins collapsing onto passengers, who were seen screaming and shielding themselves. The pilot declared an emergency and landed safely at Mashhad Hashemi Nejad International Airport. All 127 passengers and crew members were evacuated without injury, and one runway was temporarily closed for inspection. An investigation has been launched by Iranian aviation authorities.

Sepehran Boeing 737 Returns to Mashhad After Tire Burst and Cabin Collapse
aviation-safety26 days ago

Sepehran Boeing 737 Returns to Mashhad After Tire Burst and Cabin Collapse

A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 made an emergency return to Mashhad Airport on September 16, 2026, after a tire burst during takeoff caused engine damage and violent shaking that tore parts of the cabin ceiling loose. All 127 passengers and crew were evacuated safely with no injuries, though the incident highlighted ongoing maintenance challenges for Iranian carriers.

US strikes hit Iran’s rail links as Khamenei burial in Mashhad approaches
world3 months ago

US strikes hit Iran’s rail links as Khamenei burial in Mashhad approaches

U.S. forces struck Iranian railway bridges and other infrastructure, including a bridge on the Tehran–Mashhad line, disrupting passenger trains as millions prepared for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s burial in Mashhad. Iran reported no casualties and condemned the strikes amid ongoing tit-for-tat actions, while U.S. Central Command said about 90 military targets were hit to degrade Iran’s ability to threaten shipping, marking a notable escalation during fragile ceasefire discussions.

Nightfall crackdown in Mashhad: witnesses recount gunfire amid internet blackout
world5 months ago

Nightfall crackdown in Mashhad: witnesses recount gunfire amid internet blackout

Eyewitnesses describe a coordinated January crackdown in Mashhad where the lights and mobile networks went out, snipers on rooftops fired into crowds, and security forces moved through tear gas to suppress protesters. The report details mass burials and hundreds of death certificates, with authorities allegedly ordering suppression at any cost. Internet outages and conflicting casualty figures—government figures running in the low thousands versus rights groups and Iran International reporting far higher tolls—highlight a tightly controlled narrative around the crackdown across multiple cities.