Iran Requests Advanced Air-Defense Systems from Russia as Deliveries Begin in Tehran

Aug 5, 2024, 10:34 PM

Iran has requested advanced air-defense systems from Russia as it prepares for a possible war with Israel, according to reports from the New York Times. Two Iranian officials, including a member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), confirmed the request and stated that Russia has begun delivering advanced radars and air-defense equipment to Iran. The specific systems being delivered are not yet known. The request and subsequent deliveries, which have begun arriving in Tehran via Russian aircraft, come amid rising fears of a potential conflict between Iran and Israel.