Police authorities in the Islamic Republic of Iran have arrested one man after he tried to hijack a domestic flight from the southern city of Kerman to the capital Tehran, state media reported on Tuesday.
Various reports on state television and IRNA news agency said the man, identified as Ali Akbar Safarvadeh Kermani, aged 42, threatened cabin crewmembers and attempted to force his way into the cockpit before being eventually overpowered by security guards.
The early morning flight, operated by Mahan Air, was carrying a total of 160 passengers, including several parliament members, the official news agency said.
The reports, however, did not specify whether the man, who was detained after the airplane touched down safely, was carrying weapons of any kind. (Albawaba.com)
