Russian Planes Arrive in Iran to Assist Containing Fire

Three Russian aircraft — two heavy water-bombing planes and one crisis command aircraft — have arrived at Bandar Abbas to join firefighting efforts.

According to a Mehr News Agency correspondent, the planes landed minutes ago at Bandar Abbas International Airport as part of international cooperation to help tackle the massive fire at Shahid Rajaee Port.

Immediately after landing, the planes were stationed and prepared to conduct aerial firefighting operations. It is expected that airborne firefighting efforts will resume within the next few hours to speed up containment and prevent the fire from spreading further.

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