"In addition to this good news, there is some not-so-good news."

Wang Dong was slightly stunned and looked at Yunlong.

"If the intelligence we received is correct, Russian experts have already gone to Iran and are helping Iran upgrade those dozens of MiG fighters."

"What?"

"The main thing is to upgrade the electronics, such as replacing it with a passive phased array radar, to the level of the Mig-29SMT."

"Is it possible?"

"The main thing is electronic equipment, although there are still some gaps in the whole, but after upgrading, at least it can match the fighters of the Arab League."

Wang Dong let out a long sigh, and he didn't know what to say.

"In addition, it is very likely that Russia will provide Iran with several battalions of the 'Dayle M1' air defense system in the near future to enhance its field and strategic air defense capabilities. Because Iran has long purchased this air defense system and has been using it for many years, it will be able to deploy it in real combat immediately after obtaining it. ”

"That's all?"

"Iran has been providing training services to the Syrian government army, and if Russia opens the floodgates, it may send a batch of T-90s to Iran in the name of assisting the Syrian government army. I am afraid that it will not be long before these tanks appear in the hands of the Iraqi rebels. ”

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"That's nothing."

"What's more?"

Yunlong smiled reluctantly and said: "A few days ago, we only received news that after the outbreak of the Iraqi civil war, Iran sent a group of pilots to Russia, all of them fighter pilots, all of whom had more than 1,500 hours of flight time, and some of them had experience in flying heavy fighters. ”

"Russia intends to supply Iran with heavy fighters?"

"Not intended."

Wang Dong's brows jumped a few times, and his expression was very solemn.

"Actually, a few years ago, we got information that Iran sent a group of pilots to Syria to fly Syrian fighter jets on missions. During this period, there must have been a group of Iranian pilots who came into contact with Russian fighters and even flew them. At that time, Russia may have just been selling its own fighter jets to Iran, otherwise Iran would not have taken a fancy to the Su-35 and Su-34. ”

Now, Wang Dong understood.

Obviously, what Yunlong said was not necessarily groundless.

The point is, why did Iran ask for the Su-34?

You know, the Su-34 is not a fighter at all, but a fighter-bomber, and it is more inclined to bombers in application, and it is not wrong to say that it is a light bomber.

At the beginning, Russia once tried its best to sell the Su-34 to Huaxia, and after a round of selection, Huaxia chose the Su-30MKK.

Why?

Not to use!

In the combat system of the Huaxia Air Force, fighter-bombers like the Su-34 are of very low value, and there is no need to purchase them separately at all.

China can't use it, why does Iran take a fancy to the Su-34?

Because Russian arms enterprises will brag?

Apparently impossible.

There is only one reason, that is, Iran knows this fighter very well and has even sent pilots to fly it, so it feels that there is value in purchasing.

As Yunlong said, Iranian pilots have flown Russian fighter jets in Syria and even carried out combat missions.

If this is the case, Iran must have quite a few pilots who can control Soviet-style fighters, so that they can be used in combat operations immediately after receiving Russian fighters.

Now, it's a big problem.

Even in peacetime, it takes only a few years from the signing of a contract to the acquisition of equipment, as long as it is paid in a timely manner, and in a sensitive period, spot trade is only a few months.

To put it bluntly, as long as Russia is willing, it will definitely be able to immediately provide a batch of fighter jets to Iran.

However, this does not mean that these fighters can be used immediately.

The point is that it takes months to train pilots for less, and years for more.

If Iran does not have pilots, even if it immediately gets Russian fighter jets, it can only be used as decorations.

Russia sent pilots to fly Iranian fighter jets?

Obviously, this move is tantamount to direct involvement in the Iraqi civil war.

Iraq is not Syria, Russia does not have a military port in Iraq, and it does not have many interests, not to mention that there is no reason, and even if there is a reason, it will not rush to send troops.

You know, Russia dares to make a big move in Syria, because the Assad regime is still the legitimate regime in Syria.

Could it be that Russia sent troops to support the Razak regime?

It is precisely because of this that neither Wang Dong nor Crown Prince Mohammed have ever regarded Iran as a threat, at least not as a threat to the Iranian Air Force.

Now that Iran is likely to have dozens of pilots capable of flying Soviet-style fighters and more pilots to Russia for training, the Iranian Air Force will become a formidable adversary when it obtains fighter jets supplied by Russia.

Don't forget, the magic weapon of the Arab League is air superiority.

Without air superiority, how can this battle be fought?

Wang Dong sighed secretly and looked towards Yunlong.

"That's all I know, and I don't have any more information for the time being. Judging from the current situation, if relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran continue to deteriorate, Russia will definitely provide assistance to Iran when necessary, and perhaps directly hand over a batch of active fighter jets. ”

"Is this isolating Iran from the war?"

"This possibility cannot be ruled out, because from the standpoint of Russia, we also hope that the Iraqi civil war will be fought, not a quick end."

"The problem is that Iran is taking too much risk if it goes directly to the war."

"That's right, especially the threat from European and American countries."

Wang Dong nodded, indicating that this was what he meant.

You know, the United States will never allow Iran to dominate the Middle East, because this will pose a serious threat to Israel, that is, the number one ally of the United States in the Middle East.

Don't look at Iran now regards Saudi Arabia as a mortal enemy, as long as it sits on the throne of the Middle East hegemon, Iran will target Israel.

In fact, Iran has been holding high the banner of opposition to Israel.

Why the other way around?

Iran is a country founded by the Persians, while other Middle Eastern countries are dominated by Arabs, except for religion, Iran has nothing in common with these Middle Eastern countries, so if Iran wants to gain the recognition of other Middle Eastern countries, it has to make a fuss about religion, and it has to hold high the banner of anti-Israel.

What is at stake is that Iran's involvement in the Iraqi civil war is likely to be attacked by the United States.

Relying on Russia's support, it may be able to compete with Saudi Arabia and other Arab League countries, but it will definitely not be able to call out to the United States, and Russia may have to retreat at that time.

You know, the United States tolerates on the Syrian issue, and that's because the more chaotic Syria is, the safer Israel becomes.

"What if this threat doesn't exist?"

When Yunlong said this, Wang Dong was shocked, and then he showed a look of disbelief, thinking that Yunlong was just talking casually.

It's just that, judging from Yunlong's look, he is not talking about it.

With Yunlong's character, he would not joke about such a major matter.