An Iranian diplomatic plane, affiliated with the Foreign Ministry, took off from Tehran's airport to an unknown destination on Thursday evening, according to reports. The departure coincided with unverified reports of explosions in the capital area. Iran's state television denied the reports, while the Mehr news agency said authorities launched an internal investigation.
Unverified reports indicate an Iranian diplomatic plane departed Tehran's airport to an unknown destination on Thursday evening, coinciding with unverified reports of explosions in the capital. Iran's state television denied the explosion reports, while the Mehr news agency confirmed an internal investigation has been launched. The development occurs amid a period of heightened military activity in Iran, as The Zioneer has reported on fighter jet scrambles and missile launch footage in recent days.
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