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Iran official details major Russian arms deliveries

An Iranian security official claims Russia has delivered MiG-29s and S-400s, with Su-35s and HQ-9s en route, signaling a major military upgrade.

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A member of Iran's National Security Commission, Abolfazl Zohrevand, has detailed a significant influx of advanced Russian and Chinese military hardware. In an interview, he stated that MiG-29 fighter jets have already arrived, S-400 air defense systems have been delivered, and that Su-35 fighters and Chinese HQ-9 air defense systems are on the way in 'significant numbers' and 'volume.' Zohrevand framed the acquisitions as strengthening Iran's deterrent posture, declaring that 'the enemies only understand the language of power.' This public confirmation points to a major acceleration in military cooperation between Tehran and Moscow.
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