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LBCI
28-01-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Iran's Revolutionary Guards commander says Iran purchased Russian-made Sukhoi 35 fighter jets
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. "If the enemy acts foolishly, it will taste the bitter taste of being hit by our missiles, and none of its interests in the occupied territories will remain safe," Shadmani warned referring to Iran's arch-rival in the region, Israel. In November 2023, Iran's Tasnim news agency said Tehran had finalized 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."
Shafaq News
27-01-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iran secures Russian Su-35 fighter jets in strategic deal
Shafaq News/ Iran has purchased Russian-made Su-35 fighter jets, a senior commander in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on Monday. Speaking to Iran's Student News Network (SNN), Ali Shadmani said, "Iran has bought Russian-made Su-35 fighter aircraft." However, he did not clarify whether the jets have been delivered to Iran. Earlier this month, Military Watch Magazine, a military-focused publication, reported that the Iranian Air Force is preparing to deploy Su-35 "4++ generation" fighter jets before the end of the year. The report noted that Iran has started constructing fortified facilities for these jets at its Third Tactical Air Base, located 47 kilometres north of Hamadan, known as "Hamadan Air Base." This comes a year after Iranian Deputy Defense Minister Mehdi Farahi announced in November 2023 that Iran had finalized plans to acquire Su-35 fighter jets, Mi-28 attack helicopters, and Yak-130 trainer aircraft from Russia. Notably, Iran has been working to upgrade its aging air force, much of which dates back to before the 1979 revolution. With Western sanctions limiting its access to advanced weaponry from other nations, Tehran has turned to Russia as a crucial partner in strengthening its military capabilities.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Iran's Revolutionary Guards commander says Iran purchased Russian-made Sukhoi 35 fighter jets
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. "If the enemy acts foolishly, it will taste the bitter taste of being hit by our missiles, and none of its interests in the occupied territories will remain safe," Shadmani warned referring to Iran's arch-rival in the region, Israel. In November 2023, 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.
National News
27-01-2025
- Politics
- National News
Iran's Revolutionary Guards commander says Iran purchased Russian-made Sukhoi 35 fighter jets
NNA - 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. Reuters ====================
Al Arabiya
27-01-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
IRGC commander says Iran has purchased Russian-made Sukhoi 35 fighter jets
Iran has purchased Russian-made Sukhoi-35 fighter jets, a commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Monday, amid growing concerns in the West over military cooperation between Tehran and Moscow. IRGC commander Ali Shadmani, quoted by the state-affiliated Student News Network, did not disclose the number of jets purchased or whether they have already been delivered. In November 2023, the IRGC-linked Tasnim news agency reported that Tehran had finalized arrangements to acquire the fighter jets. Earlier this month, Iran and Russia signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, which did not explicitly mention arms transfers but said the two countries will develop their 'military-technical cooperation.' Iran's air force is currently limited, with only a few dozen strike aircraft, including Russian jets and aging US models acquired before the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Shadmani also said that 'damaged defense systems have been replaced and tested in exercises,' likely referring to the October 26, 2024 Israeli airstrikes on military targets in Iran. According to Iranian officials, that attack caused 'limited damage' to radar systems and killed four soldiers. Analysts believe the Israeli strike dealt significant blows to Iran's air defenses and missile capacities.
