Mystery flights: Four Chinese aircraft switch off before landing in Iran

A fresh set of claims circulating online has added a new layer of intrigue to the already tense geopolitical landscape in West Asia — this time, high above it. According to posts widely shared on X by commentator Mario Nawfal, citing what was described as “Mossad commentary,” four Chinese cargo aircraft allegedly switched off their transponders mid-flight and landed in Iran within a 48-hour window. “Within 48 hours, four Chinese cargo aircraft switched off their transponders and landed in Iran, allegedly carrying arms and ammunition,” the post claimed, adding that the flights “went dark before entering Iranian airspace” — a…