
"It is not clear if this message from Israel is sincere, a ruse, or simply voiced by Putin in service of Russia's own interests, warns geopolitical analyst Arman Mahmoudian. "Iranian media reports that Iran has purchased Russian Su-35 fighter jets. If Russia actually delivers them despite the war in Ukraine, it would be a signal of support for Tehran," he told DW."
""It is possible that (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu is attempting to convince Moscow not to send the jets and has therefore stated that he doesn't want to attack Iran," said Mahmoudian, who currently serves as a lecturer at the University of South Florida. At the same time, Mahmoudian remains uncertain as to whether Netanyahu intends to "play tactical games" with the Kremlin chief. "They've known each other for years, and Bibi himself, in his memoirs, says you should be direct when dealing with Putin," he said."
Confidential contacts indicate Israel asked Russia to convey that Israel does not seek confrontation with Iran. Russia relayed that Iran also wants to work towards peace while insisting Iran must not possess nuclear weapons. Media reports claim Iran purchased Russian Su-35 fighter jets, and delivery would be interpreted as a signal of Russian support for Tehran despite the war in Ukraine. Israeli signals of non-aggression may aim to dissuade Russian arms deliveries, though the sincerity of those signals remains uncertain. A recent 12-day conflict revealed weaknesses in the Iranian air force.
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