Iran aircraft deliveries could be soon

The announcement that the national carrier was to buy 114 jets from the European manufacturer coincided with Saturday’s official lifting of sanctions, putting an end to decades of economic embargo, including sales of aircraft and their parts to Iran.
There was industry speculation that the deliveries could be years away but it is understood that the Iran Air purchase will include a number of A340 aircraft. The four-engine wide body aircraft has lost popularity with many airlines but with a $28 oil price the aircraft could fill an immediate gap for Iran Air’s domestic operations.
Transport Minister, Abbas Akhoundi, has been reported as saying the mis of new and used aircraft would also include A320s.
According to an official in Iran, the Airbus deal could also include A350 and even A380s especially if routes to USA and Canada grow,
Bloomberg reported that Iran is also considering buying narrow-body 737s for domestic flights and two-aisle 777s for long-haul routes from US aircraft maker Boeing.
 

Already 50% of Iran's fleet is Airbus - Iran Air has operated A300s for some years.