Iran Takes Delivery of Russian MiG-29s, Su-35 Jets En Route

Abolfazl Zohravand, a member of Iran's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, announced that a batch of Russian-made MiG-29 fighter jets has arrived in Iran.

He also confirmed that deliveries of advanced Su-35 fighter jets are currently underway and progressing gradually, The Caspian Post reports, citing TASS.

The Russian-made MiG-29s arrived in Iran as a short-term solution and are currently in Shiraz. Su-35 fighter jets are gradually arriving for a long-term solution.

According to the Iranian MP, Chinese-made HQ-9 air defense missile systems and Russia’s S-400 air defense missile systems are also being delivered.

In November 2023, Iranian Deputy Defense Minister General Mahdi Farahi confirmed the acquisition of Russian Mi-28 attack helicopters, Su-35 fighter jets, and Yak-130 combat-trainer aircraft, stating that the process was ongoing. On January 27 of this year, IRGC General Ali Shadmani, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters of the Iranian Armed Forces, announced Tehran's acquisition of Russian Su-35 fighter jets. Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov declined to comment.