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Bomb found on Iranian airliner

Tehran, Iran - Tension in the country before presidential elections

A bomb was discovered Saturday in Iran on a Kish Air McDonnell Douglas MD-82 with 131 passengers on board. The pilot inverted the route and returned to Ahwaz airport, from where it took off shortly before with destination Tehran. The passengers were evacuated through the emergency sliders. The bomb was then defused on the ground by security personnel. Tension in the country is growing and some believe...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1105252
Rome, Italy, 06/01/2009 12:10
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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