Iran hopes to ally with Eastern powers to gain economic and political power in the Middle East.
Iran recently was able to get out from under sanctions on its missile program and is looking to expand its defense imports and exports.
Now that sanctions have expired, other regional and global powers are looking to Iran.
Iran has threatened to use their drone technology against Israel and has aided Russia’s war effort in Ukraine by providing drones to the Russian army.
This trade could threaten the US in Syria, which gives Iran four wins: Aiding Russia, Hezbollah and threatening the US and Israel.
A report said that European countries might ban sales to countries that appear to be aiding the program.
The appearance of the Yak in Iran is a major development in the region as it is confirmed a perception that Iran is on the cusp of increasing its military threats and capacity.
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