On October 19, 2026, Shin (@hey_itsmyturn) reported a possible new 9-Dey TEL moving in western Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran:

Pre paint job, presumably new unit of 9-Dey TEL on the move, western Tehran, near Chalous road's entrance

The sighting was published through FromIran with a 120-second delay: https://fromiran.sh1n.org/incidents/EIQpX26Y3ybOzGrx7ZWvj-q2?xv=1

In a follow-up, Shin noted that the Tehran–Chalous route had been announced closed that day due to "LIVESTOCK MOVEMENT" until 21:00 local time (1730Z).