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Iran Receives Russian MiG-29s to Strengthen Defense

9/29/2025

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Iran announces on September 23, 2025, the arrival of Russian MiG-29s at Shiraz air base as part of modernization.
The MiG-29s will serve as a temporary measure while Iran awaits Sukhoi Su-35s.
They bolster deterrence against Israel and Gulf states, despite being technologically outclassed.
The jets can carry modern Russian missiles, expanding Iran's strike options.

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Iran announces on September 23, 2025, the arrival of Russian MiG-29s at Shiraz air base as part of modernization.
The MiG-29s will serve as a temporary measure while Iran awaits Sukhoi Su-35s.
They bolster deterrence against Israel and Gulf states, despite being technologically outclassed.
The jets can carry modern Russian missiles, expanding Iran's strike options.