In 1990, economic conditions had improved sufficiently for Tehran to place an order for 48 additional MiG-29s and 24 MiG-31s. However, the break-up of the Soviet Union and pressure from the USA prevented the conclusion of any of the related contracts.
In 1992, Tehran ordered 48 MiG-29s, 24 MiG-27s, 24 MiG-31s, 12 Tu-22 bombers and two A-50 radar planes. The Russians were eager to sell, but immense pressure from Washington — including an outright offer to buy the 24 MiG-31s in question at a higher price than Tehran could offer — prompted Moscow to cancel this deal.
https://warisboring.com/iran-is-too-much-of-a-mess-to-acquire-russian-weaponry/
You blame Yeltsin for the lack of arms contrasts, but it seems you lack the capacity to recall the S-300 contract that happened under Putin? Only the threat of losing in World Court and having to pay Iran BILLIONS in breach of contract fees forced Russia to relent nearly 10 years after the contract was signed. That was for a DEFENSIVE arms order that was completely legal at the time. So you are mistaken putting your faith in russia.
So from 2000-2010 what offensive arms did Iran get from a Russia?
US is working to make sure 2020 Embargo stays in place and doesn’t expire.
Even if by some chance Russia sells iran Su-30 (Su-35 unlikely) without production in Iran and control of spare parts production Iran will be in a similar situation post Shah era. It will be completely reliant on Russia to keep supplying Iran with what it needs to keep the planes flying.
Least not you forget that also under Putin Russia refused to modernize Iran’s kilo subs in Iran. They requested Iran deliver the subs to Moscow for modernization. Iran was so afraid that Russia would delay or never return the kilo subs that they proceeded without Russia!
it is not correct to change the cards on the table, first indicate 20-30 years, now after the answers indicate from 2000-2010 !!
S-300 Russia delivered them - Yes or No?
50 engines for the Mig-29 were delivered - Yes or No?
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SU-24 have been updated and maintained efficient, you do not agree that someone must have supplied spare parts?
10 of the 40 SU-22 after many years are back in flight conditions, miracle?, No! certainly the Iranian technicians have done a great job, but in any case someone has had to provide many important and indispensable spare parts, maybe there was something left in the Iraqi and Yemeni warehouses, or do they come from Syria? Syria, so probable, in this case only as an intermittent transit, but the material starts from another geographical place.
After 2020, the US will certainly try to block UN permits for the sale of weapon systems including fighter planes to the Iranians, and the Iranians will try to buy them or at least buy the heart of the plane to build around their aircraft.
SU-30 or Mig-35 hypothesis and future problems with the Russians as happened with the US?
the answer you gave her by remembering the indigenous repair of Kilo submarines
Embargoes, sanctions or denials to a nation with a good industry can cause temporary problems, but then urges this nation to resolve the situation at home, achieving what others do not want to provide.
Therefore, Iran will try to buy a number of new aircraft from other countries to replace some aircraft at the end of their operational life, but mindful of the past at the same time will try to develop an indigenous aircraft or cooperating with others or as a last to license it .
therefore, in repeating myself, do not change the cards on the table, otherwise you risk losing your credibility and nobody will want to answer your assertions any more.
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