Iran will receive Russian multifunctional Su-35 fighters, previously announced information was officially confirmed in Tehran. This is the first confirmation of the deal from Iranian officials..
Member of the Commission on National Security and Foreign Policy of the Iranian Majlis Shahriyar Heydari, in an interview with the Iranian edition of Tasnim, confirmed the very fact of the purchase of Su-35 multi-role fighters and even called the timing of their delivery. According to the Iranian politician, aircraft will start arriving early next year according to the Iranian calendar, ie. two and a half months later. The Iranian New Year begins on the vernal equinox of the first spring month of Favardin. In this way, 1402-th year in Iran will be celebrated 21 Martha 2023 of the year.
Besides, Russia to supply Iran with helicopters, as well as some defensive systems and missiles. Shahriyar Heydari did not provide details., therefore unknown, what systems and missiles does Tehran want to get. maybe, what about anti-aircraft systems, including S-400. Military experts of the same opinion.
At the end of December last year, Israel reported, that in the near future Russia will deliver to Iran 24 fighter Su-35, originally destined for Egypt, from which Cairo refused under pressure from the United States. According to Western experts, it is the Su-35 that is the only fighter, capable of fighting American F-35s, in service with the Israeli Air Force.
At the beginning of August 2022 year information appeared, that Tehran allegedly signed a contract for Russian Su-35s back in July during a visit to Iran by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Then Western publications reported, that Russia allegedly exchanged with Iran according to the scheme: “fighter drones”. But no confirmation or denial from Moscow, neither from Tehran.
