Iran has finalized a contract with Russia for the purchase of 48 Su-35 fighter jets, with deliveries scheduled between 2026 and 2028. Unofficial reports also indicate that Iran has sent its first batch of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Russia for field testing, and Iranian pilots and technicians have been dispatched to Russia for Su-35 training. These developments were reported via X by user mhmiranusa on October 3rd, 2025, citing unofficial sources. The confirmation of the Su-35 fighter jet contract follows earlier reports from October 3rd, 2025, concerning Iran's central bank announcing plans to expand the money supply by printing more currency starting October 4th, 2025. The bank stated this measure was a response to the rising value of the U.S. dollar against the Iranian rial and attributed ongoing inflation to strong popular demand rather than sanctions. On the same day, a new documentary was released featuring footage of an attack on the Tabriz missile site during the 12-day war. Also on October 3rd, 2025, Iranian Quds Force Commander Ismail Kani claimed in an interview aired on Iranian television that neither he nor Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah were aware of the October 7th attack, with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh also reportedly unaware. The Israeli defense establishment had confirmed earlier on October 3rd, 2025, that no unusual preparations or imminent threats were detected from Iran, maintaining a state of high readiness but identifying no exceptional circumstances.
