In the past week, an unprecedented event was recorded in the contemporary history of Iran. For the first time since World War II and the occupation of Iran by Soviet and British forces, the military of a foreign country used Iranian territory for military purposes; the deployment of Russian bombers at the Nojeh base in Hamadan to attack opponents of Bashar al-Assad in Syria. The difference here was that this event occurred last week, not out of anger and during an occupation, but with the green light from Tehran and in the form of what was called 'strategic cooperation.' Although the Inform Napalm reconnaissance group, which monitors Russian military activities, told Radio Farda that based on the evidence it has, the movement of Russian military aircraft to Iran began not last week, but about a year ago. This week, the Sixth Hour program hosted Radio Farda's audience and military and strategic analyst Hossein Aryan to discuss this unprecedented presence.
Nojeh; A 'Strategic' Green Light to Foreign Boots
The Iranian government has allowed Russian military aircraft to operate from its territory for the first time since World War II, marking a significant shift in Iran's foreign military cooperation. This development is seen as a strategic partnership between Iran and Russia, particularly in the context of the Syrian conflict. It raises concerns about foreign military presence in Iran and its implications for regional security.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
For the first time since World War II, Iran has allowed Russian bombers to operate from its territory to conduct military operations in Syria. This marks a significant shift in Iran's military cooperation with foreign powers.
- Russian bombers were deployed at the Nojeh base in Hamadan, Iran.
- This cooperation is described as 'strategic' by Iranian authorities.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Since the Islamic Revolution in 1979, Iran has been cautious about foreign military presence on its soil, making this cooperation with Russia particularly notable.
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