Putin hosts Iranian president Raisi for talks on commerce, weapons | EUROtoday

Russian President Vladimir Putin Thursday held talks with Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi on commerce and an anticipated arms deal. Iranian officers confirmed late November rumours surrounding a big weapons deal, which incorporates fighter jets, between Tehran and Moscow. This is “the first time Iran has purchased fighter jets since the 1990s, which could be a big shift in the military power balance in [the Middle East],” Russia correspondent Daniel Hawkins informed FRANCE 24.