Will Moscow give a new military card to Iran?
According to the "Telegraph" newspaper, Iran and Russia are negotiating to purchase the advanced S-400 defense system so that Tehran can rebuild its air defense network against American and Israeli fighter jets.
These negotiations, raised during Mohsen Razai's trip to Moscow and a meeting with Vladimir Putin, face obstacles such as the history of delays in the delivery of the S-300, Moscow's considerations in relations with Washington and Tel Aviv and Russia's growing need for defense equipment due to the war in Ukraine.
At the same time, Iran is also pursuing other options such as Chinese launchers (HQ-9) and according to reports, Moscow has also agreed to provide helicopter launchers for LMUR guided missiles.
However, analysts emphasize that despite the signing of the comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement, these relations do not have a mutual defense clause and Moscow is not required to intervene militarily; Therefore, Tehran uses these collaborations only to strengthen deterrence and bargaining power. The world of economics.