Contrary to reports from numerous sources in Russia’s Defense Ministry that Iran was seriously interested in Russian MiG-35 fighters, the Islamic republic’s government plans to use $1.5 of the $3 billion allocated by Qatar to purchase 36 Chinese Chengdu J-10C fighters, which are reportedly cheaper and more promising
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How Russian TV covered Iran about Ukrainian airliner
Russia’s pro-Kremlin TV channels mocked Western politicians for saying Iran shot down a Ukrainian airliner until Iran admitted that it had done so. The prevailing editorial line then became one of blaming the tragedy on the United States for escalating tensions by assassinating Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani
Iranian missiles that targeted U.S. forces were guided by Russian satellite technology
The missiles fired by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on the U.S. military’s positions in Iraq were allegedly guided by Russian satellite technology, the Russian aviation publication Avia.Pro reported, citing Pravda TV
Iran plans to hold more military drills with Russia and China
Deputy Army Commander for Coordination Affairs Habibollah Sayyari said his country planned to hold more military exercises with Russia and China
China Russia and Iran start joint naval military exercises
The Chinese, Russian and Iranian navies are conducting joint military exercises in the Gulf of Oman on Friday, Beijing announced amid tensions with Washington over the Iran nuclear deal
Russia rejects extending Iran arms embargo
Russia, seeing prospects for multi-billion dollar deals, ruled out extending a United Nations-approved arms embargo on Iran that expires in October next year, despite U.S. warnings that lifting the restrictions will jeopardize global security
Iran along with Russia and China holding four day Naval exercises
The senior spokesman of Iran’s armed forces announced Wednesday that joint naval exercises lasting four days between Russia, China and Iran will start on December 27 in Sea of Oman and northern Indian Ocean
Syrian electricity sector under Iran and Russia
The contracts of the Syrian regime government have been distributed between Russia and Iran, at a time when the first controlled the dams by virtue of the old experience and contracts with the Soviet Union, while the second entered the electricity contracts line including conversion
Iran is purchasing advanced Russian built stealth fighter planes
According to an Israel News12 report quoting “various sources”, Iran is interested in purchasing Russian-built advanced fighter planes, Su-57s, to add to its air defense capabilities. There is doubt if such a deal will be approved however in light of Russian fears of a crisis with Israel
Russia stands by Iran regime
Russian company TVEL, a subsidiary of Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation, has suspended a research project with Iran that was designed to convert the latter’s Fordow uranium enrichment site to produce medical isotopes. But the decision doesn’t mean Moscow is reducing its support for Iran in the face of American pressure
Iran may acquire Russian stealth fighter jets
Iran may acquire the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet in the future to bolster their air force’s capabilities and increase their military’s overall strength, a new report from Bulgarian Military News read on Monday
