A Russian Il-76 military cargo plane arrived in Iran on Thursday, January 1, 2026. This marks the fifth Russian military transport aircraft to enter Iran in the past 48 hours.
The arrival of these aircraft is part of ongoing military cooperation between Russia and Iran. The frequency of these flights has raised attention amid the current geopolitical climate.
For more on related coverage, see recent developments in Iran.
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