>The Islamic Republic appears to be gearing up for four years of the new Trump administration, as the US President carries a big stick but has also vowed to wind-down war hot spots around the world, particularly in Gaza and Ukraine.
>Already, one big geopolitical result of US sanctions related to the Ukraine war has been to push Moscow and Tehran into a closer security relationship, which has seen Iranian suicide drones used with regularity on the Ukraine battlefield, and even reports of ballistic missile transfers (officially denied by Tehran).
>But on Monday Reuters and other agencies have cited a senior Revolutionary Guards Commander (IRGC) to say Iran has purchased Russian-made Sukhoi-35 fighter jets.
>Never before have the Iranians confirmed the purchase of advanced Su-35 jets, though for years it's been well-known that they have significant Russian military equipment.
>"Whenever necessary, we make military purchases to strengthen our air, land and naval forces… The production of military equipment has also accelerated," the deputy Coordinator of the Khatam-ol-Anbia Central Headquarters announced in a statement.
>"If the enemy acts foolishly, it will taste the bitter taste of being hit by our missiles, and none of its interests in the Occupied Territories will remain safe," Shadmani continued in reference to Iran's archnemesis Israel.
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