Unconfirmed. In 2021, Iran was reported to be pursuing Su-35 Flanker-E fighter jets, 48-50 planned units from Russia (Rosoboronexport). Status: rumored. Reported by armyrecognition (2025): contract 2021-06-10. The documented package: 48-50 planned Su-35 Flanker-E fighter jets from Russia (Rosoboronexport). Supplier: Russia (Rosoboronexport); reported value undisclosed; full sourcing is in the data table below.
| Year | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Item | Su-35 Flanker-E fighter jets |
| Quantity | 48-50 planned |
| Supplier | Russia (Rosoboronexport) |
| Value | — |
| Status | rumored |
| Source | armyrecognition (2025): contract 2021-06-10; leaked files indicate first 16 in production through 2027; first 2 reportedly handed over 2024-11-18 at Komsomolsk-on-Amur and shipped disassembled — unconfirmed by either government |
