Iran plans to purchase fighter jets from Russia 

Sadraddin Ismayilov
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Iran is weighing plans to buy Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia, Air Force chief Hamid Vahedi was reported as saying by local media, Report informs, citing Iranian media sources.

“The purchase of Sukhoi Su-35 is currently being discussed, rather than Sukhoi Su-30. This issue is on the agenda, and we hope to be able to get these 4++ generation fighters in the future,” Vahedi said.

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