The Iranian military spokesman confirmed that the purchase of the He-35 fighter jets was completed and pilot training was completed before the war, but the planes did not arrive on time. Iran expects to receive them after the war and strengthen its air force with more advanced aircraft and equipment. I translated the interview: Interviewer: We expected to see our He-35 fighters in this war. And perhaps one of the criticisms raised is that if these Hem-35s had arrived sooner, many of the things that happened in Iranian airspace might never have happened. Because when our pilots were able to perform operations like those using F-5s and He-24s, surely if they had He-35s at their disposal, the situation would be very different, wouldn't it? Army spokesman: Yes, look, the issue of the Hem-35 has been under discussion for several years. We have already taken the necessary steps and completed the preliminary work, including the purchase procedure, signing contracts and related matters, which were conducted through the relevant parties both outside the army and within it. Also, the necessary arrangements for pilot training and education were completed, and there were no more problems in this regard. In fact, these planes were supposed to arrive before the war. And God willing, we will surely receive them after this war and upgrade our air fleet. Interviewer: If you are allowed to disclose, could you tell us what the army's plans are for the development of the air force? Army spokesman: As I mentioned, one of our plans is to introduce more advanced aircraft into our fleet, such as the Hem-35. As I said, the acquisition process and related arrangements were already completed before this war. We also made progress in Israel. Of course, purchasing and purchasing equipment from abroad will give us greater access to advanced technologies, which we can also use as a basis for our development.

The Iranian military spokesman confirmed that the purchase of the He-35 fighter jets was completed and pilot training was completed before the war, but the planes did not arrive on time. Iran expects to receive them after the war and strengthen its air force with more advanced aircraft and equipment. I translated the interview: Interviewer: We expected to see our He-35 fighters in this war. And perhaps one of the criticisms raised is that if these Hem-35s had arrived sooner, many of the things that happened in Iranian airspace might never have happened. Because when our pilots were able to perform operations like those using F-5s and He-24s, surely if they had He-35s at their disposal, the situation would be very different, wouldn't it? Army spokesman: Yes, look, the issue of the Hem-35 has been under discussion for several years. We have already taken the necessary steps and completed the preliminary work, including the purchase procedure, signing contracts and related matters, which were conducted through the relevant parties both outside the army and within it. Also, the necessary arrangements for pilot training and education were completed, and there were no more problems in this regard. In fact, these planes were supposed to arrive before the war. And God willing, we will surely receive them after this war and upgrade our air fleet. Interviewer: If you are allowed to disclose, could you tell us what the army's plans are for the development of the air force? Army spokesman: As I mentioned, one of our plans is to introduce more advanced aircraft into our fleet, such as the Hem-35. As I said, the acquisition process and related arrangements were already completed before this war. We also made progress in Israel. Of course, purchasing and purchasing equipment from abroad will give us greater access to advanced technologies, which we can also use as a basis for our development.