Russia to deliver Su-35 Jets to Iran
Tehran, The Gulf Observer: Iran will receive Russian Su-35 fighter jets within three months under an agreement with Moscow, an Iranian parliamentarian has said.
Shahriar Heidari, a member of the parliament’s National Security Committee, told Tasnim News Agency on Sunday that the jets will arrive in Iran in the coming Iranian year, which begins March 21.
According to Heidari, Tehran has also ordered a number of other military equipment from Russia, including air defence systems, missile systems and helicopters, most of which will also arrive soon.
Iran will receive Russian Su-35 fighter jets within three months
According to media reports, Iran will also receive 24 twin-engine, highly manoeuvrable fourth-generation fighter jets that will be used primarily for “air superiority missions.”
Some of the fighters are expected to be based at the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) Tactical Air Base (TAB) 8, located in the city of Isfahan in central Iran.
Last September, Iranian media reported that Air Force chief Hamid Vahedi said “the purchase of the Sukhoi 35 from Russia is being considered” by the Iranian air force.
