Iran’s new underground air base seen preparing to host advanced Russian fighter jets

Iran’s new underground air base seen preparing to host advanced Russian fighter jets

New York Times analysis finds several signs that Eagle 44 base will be home for Su-35 fleet, expected to arrive later this year in major boost to Iranian Air Force…An analysis of images from a newly revealed underground air force base in Iran named “Eagle 44” reveals that the site is likely being prepared to host advanced Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets, The New York Times reported Saturday…Iran earlier this month unveiled what it said was its first underground air force base, with the head of the Islamic Republic’s military saying the site would be among those used to launch a response to any potential strikes by Israel or others.

 

Iran’s new underground air base seen preparing to host advanced Russian fighter jets