Russia may boost Iran's air force with Su‑35s amid Israel tensions
According to "The Jerusalem Post," Russia may soon supply the Iranian military with Su-35 fighters. These aircraft would bolster Tehran's capabilities in its ongoing conflict with Israel.
8:11 PM EDT, April 22, 2024
The information, originally reported by Iran's Student News Network, was later removed from the publication’s website, as noted by "The Jerusalem Post."
Notably, prior reports suggested that Iran was set to purchase around 30 aircraft from Russia. The narrative now suggests that Russian fighters might be part of a deal involving Iran’s supply of Shahed drones to Russia, which are utilized by Putin's forces in Ukraine. "The Jerusalem Post" mentions that the first batch of Su-35s could be delivered to Iran as early as this week.
Could Russia Intensify Support for Iran Amidst the Israel Conflict?
According to Defence Security Asia, acquiring about 30 fighters would significantly enhance Iran’s air operations capabilities.
This development is particularly crucial given the current tensions with Israel. Tehran is bracing for a potential airborne retaliation by Israel following the latest assault from Iran.
Source: polsatnews.pl/The Jerusalem Post/Defence Security Asia
