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Iran Says It Will Receive Russian Su-35 Jets After War With US
Iran expects to receive Russian Su-35 fighter jets after the war with the United States, according to army spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia.
He said Iran had prepared for the purchase several years ago and its pilots have already been trained.
Iran had expected the aircraft before the war, and officials had previously said deliveries were due in 2023.
Akraminia did not say how many jets are covered or when they will arrive, and it is unclear whether the delay applies to the full order.
Earlier claims that some Su-35s had reached Iran have not been independently confirmed.
Iran says foreign-made aircraft would give its air force access to advanced technology, but the delivery is now expected only after the war ends.
Iran says it expects to receive Russian Su-35 fighter jets after its war with the United States ends.
Iranian army spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia said the aircraft had been due to arrive before the war.
He said preparations and pilot training had already been completed.
Akraminia did not specify the number of jets or when delivery would take place.
Russian officials have not publicly commented on his latest statement, according to The Insider.
- Who
- Iran, according to army spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia.
- What
- Iran expects to receive Russian Su-35 fighter jets after the war with the United States.
- When
- After the war ends. No delivery date was given.
- Where
- Iran.
- Why
- Akraminia said the aircraft were delayed until after the war. He said foreign weapons would give Iran access to advanced technology.
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An Iranian parliament commission member said the ordered Su-35s were expected to arrive at the start of the next Iranian year.
Iranian armed forces deputy chief Ali Shadmani confirmed Iran had bought Su-35s from Russia but gave no delivery schedule, according to The Insider.
The Insider reported that Iran had postponed accepting 20 Su-35s, citing sources in the Iranian air force.
Akraminia said Iran would receive the jets after the war with the United States.
- Aircraft
- Russian Su-35 fighter jets
- Iranian spokesman
- Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia
- Expected delivery
- After the war with the United States
- Delivery date
- Not specified
- Number of jets
- Not specified by Akraminia
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What people are saying
We will receive them after the war
It was assumed that these aircraft would arrive before the war