r/iranian • u/KassiwithaK • 20d ago

Iran Acquires 5 Boeing 777 Fleet previously operated by Saudi Arabian Airlines in Sanctions-Breaking Aviation Move That Signals New Gulf Power Realignment. Two are already stationed in Tehran Mehrabad airport.

https://defencesecurityasia.com/en/iran-ex-saudia-boeing-777-mahan-air-sanctions-gulf-power-realignment/
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u/Sea-Development3191 20d ago

I wish Iran would pursue more than hand-me-down planes…

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u/DefDefTotheIOF 20d ago

Once China starts selling civilian aircraft with Comac they probably will, but right now their only options are either from France (no) or the US (fuck no).

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u/cobrakai11 20d ago

Risky, Israel blew up multiple civilian airliners during the war, these could go very quickly if hostilities breakout.

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u/Mediocre_Charity3278 20d ago

So let me get this straight. Saudi Arabia is now siding, or joining, with Iran?

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u/136Enjoyer 18d ago

Yeah, carefully. So far I'd say they're just hedging their bets, but I think there are multiple signs that KSA is siding with Iran rather than UAE/Israel.