The Washington Post claims that as a result of a strategic partnership between the two Tehran and Moscow, Russia has been considering equipping Iran with a variety of weapons, including drones and highly valued anti-aircraft launchers.
According to analysts, the alleged transactions indicate a worrying dynamic between the two countries, as Iran continues to advance toward conflict while gaining strength and negotiation leverage.
The development is benefiting the Iranian people. Their relationship has evolved beyond merely exchanging goods; Knowledge transmission and intangible advantages are the results of a dynamic and durable partnership serving the interests of both nations.
Iran has attempted to acquire Russia’s more advanced S-400 system; however, it is unknown to the general public if Moscow has taken steps to supply S-400 batteries. Certain S-400 variations are outfitted with radars capable of outwitting contemporary jets’ stealth technology.
Tehran struck an agreement in 2007 to buy the Russian S-300 anti-aircraft system, but due to pressure from the United States and other European nations, Moscow postponed the weapons’ delivery. Iranian S-300 aircraft started flying in 2019 after the embargo was lifted in 2016. Since then, Iran has asked to acquire the S-400 system.
The S-400 batteries represent a lethal menace to US and Israeli military aircraft that periodically fly over the region. Following the recent escalations between Israel and Iran and an expected response by Israeli military to Iranian missile and drone attacks last weekend, the potential deployment of S-400 system might be a game-changer in the fire-exchange development between the two sides.
Israel’s targets in Iran, considering its former attempts and international pressure by its allies, may be limited to certain military or nuclear sites. As such, Tehran may be effectively able to use the S-400 anti-aircraft system to foil any threat by Israeli Air Force.
Security authorities and arms professionals said that the weapons agreements, parts of which have not been made public before, are a part of a larger partnership that also involves “the co-production of military drones inside Russia, the sharing of anti-jamming technology, and real-time battlefield assessments of weapons deployed against NATO-equipped forces in Ukraine,” according to Washington Post. According to them, the partnership is benefiting both nations greatly and has elevated Iran’s standing from minor ally to strategic partner.
Two Iranian generals were murdered in an Israeli attack on April 1st against Iran’s consular center In Syrian Capital. The murder was responded by Iran 12 days later, launching over 300 drones and missiles against Israeli military centers.
