Iranian media says Russia could supply fighter jets soon, then denies it

• Published date: 21 April 2024
• Author: JERUSALEM POST STAFF
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

In November, Russian and Iranian officials announced that Russia was delivering Yak-130 trainers, Su-35 fighters, and Mi-28 helicopters to Iran but added that the process was "ongoing." It remains unclear if any Su-35 fighter jets were ever actually delivered

The Kuwaiti Al-Jarida newspaper reported last week that Iran had already received some Su-35 fighter jets about a year ago but was unable to operate them due to a lack of certain parts.

According to the report, Russia was delaying delivering the necessary parts due to a "veto" from Gulf states and Israel and due to Russian demands for Iran to supply Russia with more missiles and drones for the war in Ukraine.

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