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The IRIAF Il-76MD 'Simorgh' jet was destroyed in an accident near Tehran, killing all seven crew members. The 'Simorgh' is an Il-76 jet modified with a radar dome on top of the fuselage for airborne early warning and control (AEW&C). It has been reported that the crew reported an engine fire.
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