Russia Strengthens Ties with Iran by Delivering Fighter Jets, Advanced Air Systems, and Radar Equipment
by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Correspondent
(Worthy News) – Russian President Vladimir Putin urged Iran to exercise restraint in its retaliatory strike and avoid killing civilians, even as Russia sent fighter jets, advanced air defense and radar equipment to Tehran.
Sergei Shoigu, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, met with the new Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, to strengthen ties between the two countries.
“Russia is among the countries that have stood by the Iranian nation during difficult times,” Pezeshkian told Shoigu, according to Iranian state media.
The two also agreed to transfer Russian-made Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets, air defense systems, and radar systems to Iran.
“We are ready to cooperate fully with Iran in various areas,” Shoigu said.
Iranian officials report that the shipments from Russia are already arriving.
During the meeting with Shoigu, Pezeshkian stated that Israel’s “criminal actions” in Gaza and the assassination of Haniyeh in Tehran last week “are clear examples of the violation of all international laws and regulations,” according to Iranian state media.
Russia, which has largely supported Hamas and Iranian-backed terror groups since the October 7 massacres, has condemned the killing of Haniyeh and called on all parties to refrain from actions that could escalate into a wider regional war in the Middle East.
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