If Moscow and Tehran manage to reach a defense agreement in January, the two countries will be on the way to establishing a new military bloc, experts say
When Iran’s hardline President Ebrahim Raisi visits Russia later this month, it is expected to deepen bilateral ties between the natural allies, besides shaping a long-awaited defence deal between Tehran and Moscow.
The conclusion of a similar strategic agreement between Iran and China for a period of 25 years had led to a conspiracy boom. Hypotheses were circulating about the ‘separation’ of a number of island territories from the Islamic Republic in favour of the PRC, and about the deployment of the Chinese military in some regions of Iran.
Tehran expects to purchase at least 24 multi-purpose super-manoeuvrable Su-35 fighter jets. The seriousness of Iran’s intentions is evidenced by the fact that the Iranian Air Force has already selected three dozen pilots who will learn to fly the Su-35SE. If Moscow and Tehran manage to reach an agreement in January, the preparatory work will begin almost immediately, experts say.
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