Kathmandu, April 6 – A plane en route from Iran to India’s capital New Delhi was damaged in a US airstrike on Monday. The aircraft, operated by Mahan Airlines, was parked at Mashhad Airport preparing for its journey to New Delhi when it was struck. The plane was carrying medicines and other essential relief supplies to India at the time of the attack.
The conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has now entered its 31st day with no signs of de-escalation. Meanwhile, the European Union has extended sanctions against Iran. The EU has prolonged the human rights-related sanctions imposed on Iran for an additional year, now set to remain in force until April 13, 2027. Under these sanctions, designated individuals and entities are prohibited from traveling to EU countries, and their assets will be seized or frozen.
Additionally, the export of equipment intended for surveillance or repression of citizens will also be banned. In parallel developments, Iran’s parliamentary Security Committee on Monday approved a management plan for the Strait of Hormuz. According to Iranian state media, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), the plan includes imposing tolls on ships passing through this strategic waterway and contains provisions to completely ban the passage of American and Israeli vessels.
