An Iranian military helicopter plunged into a busy fruit and vegetable market in Dorcheh in Iran’s central Isfahan province, killing at least four people — including the pilot, co-pilot, and two market merchants — authorities said. The aircraft was on a training flight when it came down amid smoke and debris, triggering a fire that emergency crews extinguished. Officials cited a likely technical malfunction as the cause, noting Iran’s aging fleet struggles with maintenance and spare parts shortages amid ongoing Western sanctions. Investigations are underway to determine the exact reason for the crash.
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