A military helicopter crashed into a bustling fruit and vegetable market in central Iran on Tuesday, February 28, 2026, killing at least four people and injuring several others. The incident occurred in Dorcheh, a town located 330 kilometers south of Tehran in Isfahan province, according to Iranian state television.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene following the mid-morning crash, with local authorities cordoning off the area to assess structural damage to nearby stalls and buildings. Witnesses described chaotic scenes as smoke billowed from the impact site, though official casualty figures remain unconfirmed pending further investigation.
This marks the third aviation incident reported in Iran this year, raising questions about maintenance protocols for the country's aging military aircraft fleet. Defense officials have yet to comment on potential causes, but an internal inquiry has been initiated to determine whether mechanical failure or human error contributed to the tragedy.
