Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:56pm on 26 Sep 2025,Friday International
Iran has received new Russian MiG-29 fighter jets, boosting its air power and regional security threat to Israel. The twin-engine MiG-29s are deployed at Shiraz airbase, while Iran awaits advanced Su-35 jets. Lawmaker Abolfazl Zoharevand said Iran will also get Russian S-400 missile systems and Chinese HQ-9 air defenses. The acquisitions follow past losses of Iranian aircraft and air defenses in conflicts. Experts say these weapons strengthen Iran’s air and missile capability, signaling a shift in Middle East power dynamics. The move highlights Iran’s growing ties with Russia and China. (PC: X)
