Arab media report that five Boeing 777 passenger jets have been delivered to Mahan Air, the Iranian airline linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, through a multi-step transaction. The used Saudi aircraft were reportedly purchased via the UAE through another Iranian carrier and ultimately reached Mahan Air, which has previously been used by the IRGC to transfer weapons and funds.
According to Arab media reports, five used Boeing 777 passenger aircraft, originally from Saudi Arabia, have been delivered to Mahan Air — the Iranian airline affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The transaction was structured as a multi-step deal: the aircraft were reportedly purchased through the United Arab Emirates via another Iranian airline, and eventually transferred to Mahan Air. Mahan Air has historically been used by the IRGC for weapons and cash transfers, and the expansion of its fleet is seen by some observers as boosting the IRGC's logistical reach. The reports rely on Arab media sources and have not been independently verified. The Zioneer has previously tracked IRGC-linked aviation activity, including the signing of a helicopter purchase MOU with Russia and satellite imagery showing destruction of Iranian aircraft at Shiraz air base during Operation Roaring Lion. The current delivery represents a separate development — an acquisition rather than a combat loss.
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