Russia offers Iran long-range S-400 “Triumf” air defense system

April 23, 2024

As reported by The Washington Post last month, Moscow hosted an Iranian delegation to tour various Russian military manufacturing facilities, including those involved in producing components for the long-range air defense system, the S-400.

Iran Amid tensions between Iran and Israel, Russia has reportedly offered Tehran its advanced S-400 “Triumf” air defense system, enhancing Iran’s capability to counter Israeli and American air strikes.

A 17-member delegation from Iran visited START NPP in Yekaterinburg, a company integral to the production of critical components for the S-400 system.

The S-400 is highly regarded in the West for its ability to detect and destroy air targets, including stealth fighter jets such as the F-35, over distances up to 400km.

Both the United States and Israeli Air Forces use the F-35 aircraft.

Russia has also reportedly deployed the S-400 systems at its military bases in Syria, posing a threat to Israeli and US fighter jets operating in the region.

US intelligence officials suggest that the visit by the Iranian delegation to Russia’s weapons manufacturing facilities underscores the close defense relationship between the two nations, particularly following the conflict in Ukraine.

Reversely, Iran has also supplied Russia with drones for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) purposes.

This is a developing news…