It will be the largest arms deal in the history of the Middle East: Advanced US weapons systems worth a total of about $40 billion will be sold over the next 15 years to America's allies in the region. Washington's main objective seems to create a strategic military balance to match that of Russia supporting Iran and Syria.  Moscow is ready to deliver billion dollars worth in warplanes, refueling tankers and sophisticated military hardware to Iran and Syria. The weapons for Iran includes no less than 250 Sukhoi Su-30 long-range strike fighters, having maximum range of 3,000 km, but Tehran also wishes to augment the purchase by adding refueling tankers that will increase the jet fighter's range to 8,000 km. Russia's will also be helping Syria by selling five MiG-31E (Foxhound) jet fighters, considered one of the best in the world, with an additionally unspecified number of the newest Russian MiG-29M/M2 fighters.
Folks . . . looks like the Cold War might start again.
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