According to reports, two of five used Saudi Boeing 777 aircraft transferred to Mahan Air — an Iranian airline linked to the IRGC according to previous reports — have been observed at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport. The transfer, which evades international sanctions, was first reported by Arab media earlier today.
Earlier today, at 15:05 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that Arab media indicated five used Saudi Boeing 777s had been transferred to IRGC-linked Mahan Air via the UAE. Now, reports show that at least two of those aircraft have been spotted at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport, a key hub for Iranian military and logistical flights.
The thread, all published at 15:05 Jerusalem, evolved from a general Arab media report to specific details: the aircraft were identified as Boeing 777-268ERs previously operated by Saudi Arabian Airlines, and the UAE was confirmed as the transit point. The source quality remained consistent throughout—all reports originated from Arab media, with no independent verification from Israeli or Western sources at the time.
The transfer comes amid heightened US-Iran tensions. As The Zioneer reported on June 21, the US moved six aerial refueling tankers to Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE. On June 17, President Trump stated that the US uses Saudi airports for strikes against Iran, and the IRGC subsequently threatened to make Saudi Arabia 'miserable.' Additionally, on June 8, an unidentified aircraft from the UAE landed at Mehrabad Airport after special clearance, according to Iran's Fars News Agency.
It remains unclear whether the spotted aircraft have been integrated into Mahan Air's fleet or operationalized for military logistics. The source of the spotting report has not been disclosed, and no independent verification is available. The direct connection between the aircraft transfer and the IRGC's threats against Saudi Arabia also remains unconfirmed.
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