Leaked documents suggest Russia is to export Su-57 stealth jets to Iran, Algeria, and Ethiopia
Recent Russian disclosures indicate that Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jet export contracts are already signed, sparking speculation that Iran could be a buyer. Tehran, aiming to modernize its aging Cold War-era fleet, could dramatically shift the regional air balance with stealth aircraft capability.
As discussions on Su-35 deliveries continue and strategic ties with Moscow deepen, the potential introduction of fifth-generation jets into Iranian service raises pressing questions about deterrence, regional rivalry, and Middle East stability.
Israel remains the only Middle Eastern country currently operating fifth-generation fighters, highlighting the possible implications for regional military dynamics.