Tasnim The Iranian Armys Public Relations Department on Friday confirmed the martyrdom of the experienced pilot of a fighter jet that crashed in the northwest of the country two days ago. On Wednesday, a MiG-29 fighter jet crashed while flying on a mission over the Sabalan mountainous region, the Public Relations Department said in a statement....

MNA The Iranian Army in a statement has confirmed that a MiG-29 fighter jet, belonging to the Army, has crashed near Sabalan Mountain in northwestern Iran during mission. The statement adds that the fighter jet was piloted by Colonel Mohammad Reza Rahmani, an experienced pilot in the Air Forces service. Despite severe weather conditions and ...

AP An Iranian fighter jet went down on Wednesday in the north of the country, near the border with Azerbaijan, Irans state television reported. The fate of the pilot was not immediately known. The TV reported that the crash happened in the Sabalan mountainous region and that rescue teams and three search helicopters were looking for the pilot who ...

Located in the extreme northwest of Iran, Sabalan is the countrys third highest peak after Damavand and Alam-Kuh. It is also higher than Mont Blanc in the Alps. The mountain offers many attractions throughout the year. On the slopes of the mountain the mineral water from springs attracts large numbers of tourists each year, many of whom have faith ...