Iran expects delivery of Russian fighter jets after war ends

Published 8h ago · Latest report 2h ago · Military sale

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Iran will receive purchased Russian Su-35 fighter jets after the current conflict ends, according to the military.

Iran purchased Russian Su-35 fighter jets and anticipates receiving the aircraft once the current conflict concludes. Mohammad Akraminia, spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, confirmed that training and preparations for the fleet are complete. The delivery was originally scheduled to take place before hostilities began.

The backgroundThe military aircraft were originally scheduled to arrive in Iran before the war began.
The preparationIranian personnel have already completed the necessary training and operational preparations for the new jets.
The announcementMohammad Akraminia revealed the delivery timeline during an interview with a domestic news outlet.

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The Jerusalem PostIran to receive Russian Su-35 fighter jets after US-Iran war ends, IRGC spokesman says - report1h ago · open ↗

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Why it matters

Military ties between Tehran and Moscow have deepened significantly in recent years through expanded defense cooperation, arms deals, and joint strategic alignment. The acquisition of advanced fighter jets represents a major upgrade for Iran's aging air force, which has faced international arms embargoes and aging equipment for decades.

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What outlets agree on

Iran has acquired Russian Su-35 fighter jets and expects to take delivery of the aircraft after the ongoing war concludes.

Where coverage differs

The Jerusalem Post noted that while the IRGC spokesperson did not explicitly name Russia during the interview, Russia is the sole established manufacturer of the Su-35 aircraft.

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