Isfahan, Iran – A military helicopter crashed in Iran’s central Isfahan province on February 24, 2026, resulting in four fatalities, according to reports from Iranian state media. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding military aviation within the country.
The crash occurred in the Dolcheh region of Isfahan province, specifically within a wholesale market area, Iran’s Mehr News Agency reported. Video footage circulating on social media, published by Mehr News Agency, shows rescue personnel at the scene.
Initial reports indicate the helicopter belonged to the Iranian army and was engaged in a training exercise at the time of the crash. Both the pilot and co-pilot were among those killed, along with two vendors from the market, according to Iranian crisis management officials.
Mehr News Agency stated that the cause of the crash remains unknown as of February 24, 2026, and Iranian authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding the incident.
The crash comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the region, and the investigation into the cause will likely be closely watched. Further details are emerging as authorities continue to assess the situation.
