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Posted on January 27, 2025
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Iran confirms buying Russian Sukhoi-35 jets, marking increased military cooperation with Russia. Details on the number of jets remain undisclosed.
DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran has purchased Russian-made Sukhoi-35 fighter jets, a senior Revolutionary Guards commander said on Monday, amid Western concerns about Tehran and Moscow's growing military cooperation.
This is the first time an Iranian official has confirmed the purchase of Su-35 jets. However, Ali Shadmani, who was quoted by the Student News Network, did not clarify how many jets were purchased and whether they had already been delivered to Iran.
"Whenever necessary, we make military purchases to strengthen our air, land, and naval forces. [...] The production of military equipment has also accelerated," the deputy Coordinator of the Khatam-ol-Anbia Central Headquarters said.
In November, Iran's Tasnim news agency said Tehran had finalised arrangements to buy Russian fighter jets.
Earlier this month, Iran and Russia signed a comprehensive strategic partnership which did not mention arms transfers but said the two will develop their "military-technical cooperation."
Iran's air force has only a few dozen strike aircraft, including Russian jets as well as ageing U.S. models acquired before the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
(Reporting by Dubai Newsroom; Editing by Toby Chopra)
The main topic is Iran's purchase of Russian-made Sukhoi-35 fighter jets and the implications for Iran-Russia military cooperation.
The exact number of jets and their delivery status are not disclosed, but the purchase is confirmed by an Iranian official.
This purchase signifies growing military ties between Iran and Russia, potentially altering regional military dynamics.
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