On Tuesday, an Iranian Army helicopter crashed in a fruit market located in the central province of Isfahan, leading to the deaths of the pilot, the co-pilot, and two vendors. The incident occurred in the city of Dorcheh, where the crash ignited a fire that emergency services were able to control subsequently. Reports from state media detailed the tragic incident and highlighted concerns about air safety in Iran.

Experts have pointed out that Iran has a longstanding history of poor air safety, which is characterized by recurrent accidents involving aircraft that were often purchased before the Islamic Revolution in 1979. The lack of access to original replacement parts complicates ongoing maintenance for these aged aircraft, increasing the risk of crashes. This deterioration of air safety standards has raised alarms among aviation safety advocates.

Just a week prior to this incident, another aircraft mishap was reported when an American-made F-4 fighter jet belonging to Iran's regular air force crashed during a training flight in the western Hamadan province, resulting in the death of the pilot. Such recurrent incidents underscore the urgent need for reforms in aviation safety protocols and equipment maintenance within Iranian military aviation.