Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia revealed the acquisition during an interview with the Iranian media outlet Tabnak. The purchased Russian Su-35 fighter jets were originally slated for delivery prior to the outbreak of the current conflict. Akraminia confirmed that all required training and preparations for receiving the aircraft are finished, positioning the air force to emerge stronger postwar.
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Deliveries of the purchased combat aircraft remain on hold until the current war reaches…: Deliveries of the purchased combat aircraft remain on hold until the current war reaches its conclusion.
Tehran has fully prepared its military personnel to integrate the advanced fighter jets u…: Tehran has fully prepared its military personnel to integrate the advanced fighter jets upon arrival.
Iranian defense officials project that their national air force will emerge substantially…: Iranian defense officials project that their national air force will emerge substantially stronger following the conflict.
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Iran to receive Russian Su-35 jets after war ends, IRGC says
1 November 2026 05:42 GMT
Iran has bought Russian Su-35 fighter jets and expects to receive them after the war ends, spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Mohammad Akraminia, has said, adding the country's air force will emerge stronger after the war.
In an interview with Iranian news site Tabnak, Akraminia said the aircraft were originally supposed to arrive before the war began, adding that the necessary preparations and training have been completed.
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