Russian air transport to Iran via routes that avoid NATO airspace

Russian military transport aircraft, especially the IL-76TD, have begun to carry out regular flights to Tehran, starting with the massive protests in Iran, which threaten the current regime. These flights, which bypass NATO airspace, are considered part of a logistical activity aimed at providing military and technical support to the Iranian regime, as well as preparing for the evacuation of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his associates, including the transport of gold.

The protests in Iran, which erupted on December 28, were caused by a severe economic crisis, and the regime is perceived as weakened after recent conflicts. Information suggests that Khamenei may have an evacuation plan, similar to Bashar al-Assad's escape from Syria, and that Russian planes are transporting not only weapons but also large quantities of gold from Iran. These flights are organized by Russian and Belarusian companies, which have a history of fulfilling state tasks, thus ensuring discretion and flexibility in their operations.