Iran fighter jet crashes during training: state TV

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Iran fighter jet crashes during training: state TV
Tehran, Feb 19 (AFP) Feb 19, 2026
An Iranian fighter jet crashed late Thursday, killing one of two pilots onboard, Iranian state broadcaster Irib said.

The air force plane crashed during a late-night training exercise in western Hamedan province, Irib posted on Telegram.

"The cause of the accident is under investigation," it added.

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