Abolfazl Zohrevand, a member of Iran"s National Security Commission, announced that Tehran has received a new batch of Russian-made MiG-29 fighter jets. This statement was made public on September 22, 2025.
In addition to the MiG-29s, Zohrevand claimed that Iran has also acquired the Russian-made S400 defense missile system, with its first tests reportedly conducted in late July 2025. Furthermore, he indicated that Iran is set to receive the Chinese-made HQ-9 missile system and the Russian-made Su-35 jets, which Tehran had requested over five years ago.
These developments come amid ongoing discussions regarding military cooperation between Iran and its allies. For more on related coverage, see our report on recent developments in international military relations.
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