Iran seeks advanced air defence systems from Russia, says University of Tehran professor. Foad Izadi says Tehran wants to reduce vulnerability to future attacks.
Iran is seeking stronger military support from Russia, especially advanced air defence systems, to make the country less vulnerable to future attacks, says Foad Izadi, associate professor at the University of Tehran.
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Iran is seeking stronger military support from Russia, especially advanced air defence systems, to make the country less vulnerable to future attacks, says Foad Izadi, associate professor at the University of Tehran.
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