India-bound humanitarian aid aircraft hit in US strike at Mashhad airport, Iran terms it 'war crime'

An Iranian civilian aircraft preparing to fly to India was reportedly damaged in a US strike at Mashhad International Airport, news agency ANI reported citing Iranian sources. The aircraft, operated by Mahan Air, was scheduled to depart for New Delhi on a humanitarian assignment to transport medicines and essential medical supplies. As per the report, Iranian officials said the sudden disruption has triggered fresh alarm over the safety of civilian and relief-linked flights in a region already facing intense geopolitical turbulence.