Military plane crashes in Iran

An Iranian military plane reportedly crashed in the western part of the country on Wednesday.

Hamedan governor's political and security deputy announced on Wednesday that a military plane crashed in Kabudarahang city of Hamadan province, News.Az reports, citing Iranian media.

"Fortunately, the pilots saved themselves before the crash," the official said.

2 pilots suffered minor injuries and were taken to medical centers, informed sources said.

According to the reports, the incident happened around 10:30 am today.

Kabudarahang city is located in the northwest, 60 km from the center of Hamadan province.

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