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Iran wants Putin's S-400 shield, but Russia has a war of its own to fight

As Russia and Iran enhance their military collaboration, discussions around air defense systems, particularly the S-400, are intensifying. While Iran eagerly anticipates the acquisition to secure its borders, Russia is cautious about fulfilling this request, needing the S-400 for its own defense amidst the conflict in Ukraine. Complicated by foreign technology dependencies, any potential transfer to Iran could experience significant delays.

9 Nov 2026 4:37 pm