Iran bought Russian-made fighters. The number of aircraft purchased and the delivery time were not disclosed.
Iran bought SU-35 fighters of Russian production. This was announced on January 27 by a senior commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Corps (Xirir), Reuters reports.
It was noted that this is the first time that an Iranian official has confirmed the purchase of SU-35 aircraft. At the same time, Ali Shadmani did not specify how many aircraft were purchased and whether they have been placed in Iran.
“Whenever necessary, we carry out military purchases to strengthen our air, ground and naval forces … the production of military equipment The joint combat command of the Iranian armed forces, subordinate directly to the general staff) .
Shadmani added that “if the enemy (Israel, – Ed.) It will be in vain, he will feel the bitter taste of the missile blow, and not one of his interests in the occupied territories will remain safe.
Earlier, in November 2023, the Iran Tasnim news agency reported that Tehran completed the agreement on the purchase of Russian fighters.
Recall that Russia and Iran entered into a new bilateral cooperation agreement, called A comprehensive strategic partnership agreement.
French President Emmanuel Macron is also reported to have said that Iran is a “major strategic and security challenge” in the Middle East.
Source: korrespondent
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