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Iran refuses to purchase the Russian multipurpose fighters su-35, the deal is on the agenda, but the final decision is still pending. This was stated by the commander of the Iran air force, Brigadier General Hamid vahedi.
Today, Iran is considering the purchase from Russia of su-30CM, as repeatedly announced, the priority is to purchase multipurpose fighters su-35. This issue is being addressed and should be resolved soon, but at the moment there is no decision.
- vahedi said.
That Tehran intends to purchase the "Egyptian" party of the su-35 in Russia, spoke at the end of last year. Egypt, for which he was made the aircraft, was forced to withdraw from the deal under pressure from the United States and the fate fighter "hanging in the air." Just in time has turned Iran, which is extremely desired flight, able to withstand an Israeli F-35I Adir, received after upgrading the opportunity to fly to Iran without refueling. According to Western experts, is the su-35 is the only fighter capable of competing with the American F-35. So now on the agenda of the Iranian air force's purchase of su-35 and su-30SM, which is much cheaper.
In early August, there was information that Iran allegedly in July signed a contract on the Russian su-35 during a visit to Iran, Russian President Vladimir Putin. Then there is evidence that Russia has changed with Iran according to the scheme: "fighter drones". But no confirmations or denials neither Moscow nor Tehran has not been received. According to the statement of the commander of the air force of Iran, the deal has not yet taken place.
