Russia has previously offered Iran cooperation in the creation of a modern air defense and missile defense system, which has no analogues in the Middle East. However, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the proposal was rejected by the Iranian side, including the president and his inner circle. As a result, the project was not supported and was not implemented.
The role of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
Sources indicate that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) advocated the creation of such a modern air defense and missile defense system, seeking to increase the country's defense potential and provide protection from aerial threats. However, political decisions in Tehran, including the position of the president, did not allow this initiative to be promoted.
Vladimir Putin's statements
At a meeting with the heads of international news agencies at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, President Putin noted that Russia had offered cooperation in the field of air defense, but the Iranian partners had not shown interest. He stressed that there are no articles on military-technical cooperation in the current strategic partnership agreement between Russia and Iran.
Context and consequences
Iran's rejection of the Russian initiative to create a unique air defense and missile defense system indicates a complex domestic policy and divergent approaches to defense cooperation. This may limit Iran's ability to counter modern aerial threats, especially against the backdrop of growing tensions in the region.
Russia continues to support Iran within the framework of international norms and has previously supplied anti-aircraft missile systems such as the S-300 and upgraded systems, but the creation of an integrated air defense and missile defense system has not been implemented.
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