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Iran Welcomes Russian Strategic Bomber to Hamedan Base
Hamedan is the second foreign base Russia has occupied in its bombing campaign against militants fighting the Syrian government.
A Tupolev Tu-22M3 bomber is shown overflying Moscow. The Russian bomber is now operating from Iran. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov)
A Tupolev Tu-22M3 bomber is shown overflying Moscow. The Russian bomber is now operating from Iran. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov)

Tehran has permitted the Russian military to use its Third Tactical Fighter Base (TFB.3) near the city of Hamedan for “temporary basing” of the Tupolev Tu-22M3 and Sukhoi Su-34 strike aircraft. Thus, for the first time since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, which resulted in the expulsion of foreign soldiers, Iran has welcomed Russians back into the country in a move that could have serious consequences for the balance of power in the oil-rich Middle East.


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