Iran-Russia Defense Pact Rejection:
Iran previously declined a formal defense pact with Russia for religious and strategic reasons—they didn’t want to be obligated to support a war they didn’t endorse.
Instead, the January 17 agreement allows for loose military cooperation, including potential Russian air defense support for Iran.
Putin Throwing Bulls**t at Trump? /Lt Col Daniel Davis & Larry Johnson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKVW-Fg8eKg
Iran is realizing it needs better air defenses more than flashy weapons like 5th-gen aircraft, especially given Russia’s success with missile intercepts using systems like the S-500.
Trump’s Flip-Flop on Ukraine Aid: