TEHRAN: Iranian rescue teams resumed their search on Monday for a passenger plane that disappeared high in the Zagros mountains the previous day with 66 people onboard, local media reported.

State television said the weather had improved after blizzard conditions hampered search efforts on Sunday, and that helicopters were now able to take part in the hunt for Aseman Airlines flight EP3704.

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