Iran Sources: Su-57 stealth aircraft made a pit stop in Iran, rather than Syria, as Iran still awaits the delivery of Su-35 Flankers

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Iran Sources: Su-57 stealth aircraft made a pit stop in Iran, rather than Syria, as Iran still awaits the delivery of Su-35 Flankers

In a surprising turn of events reported by Iranian accounts on February 22, 2025, a Russian Su-57 stealth fighter made an unexpected landing in Iran, diverging from its anticipated route back to Russia via Syria. This rare pit-stop has sparked intrigue, particularly as Iran continues to await the long-anticipated delivery of Su-35 Flanker-E fighter jets from Russia. The Su-57, a fifth-generation stealth aircraft nicknamed the "Felon" by NATO, re…