Russian bombers now transit Iran’s airspace to Syria – rejoinder for US-Israeli air force cooperation

Long-range, heavy Russian bombers are flying from their home bases via Iranian airspace for combat operations in Syria, thereby cutting short flying time. Ali Shamkhani, secretary of Iran‘s Supreme National Security Council, said on Sunday, Dec. 15, that Iranian and Russian coordination “is comprehensive, embracing different aspects.” He also told the Mehr news agency that, although a number of Russian bombers had recently transited Iran’s airspace, they “had not conducted refueling operations.”

Shamkhani was responding to recent reports that Russian Tupolev-22M “Backfire” long-range bombers had flown through Iran’s skies and used a military base during recent missions in Syria. He appeared to rule out Russian bombers again being permitted to land at an Iranian air base. Three years ago, Moscow was granted the use of the Noje Airbase in the northern Hamadan province for operations in Syria. Nevertheless, his reference to “comprehensive” coordination with Russia on “different aspects” has aroused concern in Washington and Jerusalem. They assume, say DEBKAfile’s military sources, that Moscow almost certainly granted Tehran a comparable quid pro quo for its operations in Syria. For instance, certain Russian air facilities in Syria, hitherto out of bounds to Iranian flights, may now be made available.

In November, Iran’s Defense Minister Hossein Dehqan asserted hat Tehran could again allow Russia to use this airbase “for the aerial campaign against terrorists again if such a need arises.” He confirmed, “If the situation and conditions [in Syria] demand to provide this support, we will do this job.”  

Our military sources interpret this new step in Iranian-Russian cooperation as stemming from the advancing partnership between the US and Israel in targeting Iran’s expanding foothold in Syria. At least three combined air strikes have taken place this month, although none of the parties concerned, including Tehran, has disclosed that they took place.

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57 thoughts on “Russian bombers now transit Iran’s airspace to Syria – rejoinder for US-Israeli air force cooperation

  • Dec 16, 2019 @ 11:06 at 11:06
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    whats the point of this article? srsly?? Russian jet fighters flying through iranian air space … wow sky is blue

    • Dec 16, 2019 @ 13:20 at 13:20
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      Not yet an airbase, admittedly, but definately complicates targetting Iranians. How many Russian servicemen will the fck eu’s be permitted to kill? Time will tell. Time is the adversary. Days are numbered.

    • Dec 16, 2019 @ 13:27 at 13:27
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      Exactly. A nothing burger.

    • Dec 16, 2019 @ 15:20 at 15:20
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      Good provide more Surveillance & Reconnaissance for Future Action to save Iranian Protesters Resistance Revolution! Dividing Iran into Spheres of Kurdish, Persian, Turkish Syrian, Russian, & Iraqi Areas Will Advance The New Persia Republic!

    • Dec 16, 2019 @ 21:52 at 21:52
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      The Russian will help the Iranian smuggle weapons into syria. Israel will not bomb Russian airplaines.

  • Dec 16, 2019 @ 11:19 at 11:19
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    The good old Soviets: up to their old tricks…………………once again.

    • Dec 16, 2019 @ 14:03 at 14:03
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      Putin has no natural affinity for the fanatical ugly ragheads in Tehran. He’ll use them until he no longer needs them. They have to do Putin’s bidding . He owes them very little compared to what they already owe him.

      • Dec 19, 2019 @ 15:03 at 15:03
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        The ragheads in Tehran are indeed ugly, but compare to some Israeli politicians they would be crowned in any beauty pageant contests ?

  • Dec 16, 2019 @ 11:36 at 11:36
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    Those are medium bombers…….

  • Dec 16, 2019 @ 11:39 at 11:39
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    Don’t get in the way, Putt-Putt. When we meet, if you don’t move, you will be moved.

    • Dec 16, 2019 @ 13:47 at 13:47
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      come out from behind the hostages, there will be movement

  • Dec 16, 2019 @ 12:01 at 12:01
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    Russai using iranian airspace to reach syria since 2015
    that is nothing new or secret

  • Dec 16, 2019 @ 12:06 at 12:06
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    Works exactly as planned, he he he ….

  • Dec 16, 2019 @ 12:31 at 12:31
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    russia , the worst enemy of Israel , but uncle Trump will help.

    • Dec 16, 2019 @ 14:05 at 14:05
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      You got that right two aircraft carriers, billions and Billions of US tax dollars dumped into Israel. In Washington Jew rule. On Main Street of America, the Jew are looked like scum bags Jews love to use the word
      anti-semitism but to Millions and Millions of American’s It means the Jewish human filth problem. Just ask Ron Lauder.

      • Dec 16, 2019 @ 17:38 at 17:38
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        How do I become a Jew? According to you they own everything, control everything, and have made you scared of them………

      • Dec 16, 2019 @ 18:41 at 18:41
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        Thanks for the heads up, Fred. I will make sure you are on the FBI’s watch list.

      • Dec 16, 2019 @ 19:00 at 19:00
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        Fred Morrison, something in your psyche leaves you fascinated and jealous of what the Jewish people have done in building Israel or you wouldn’t be following DEBKA!

      • Dec 17, 2019 @ 6:05 at 6:05
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        WOW FRED YOU CONVINCED ME TO BECOME a jew thanks for the info fool

  • Dec 16, 2019 @ 13:03 at 13:03
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    once upon the time,iran and russia will be at odd

  • Dec 16, 2019 @ 14:06 at 14:06
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    You got that right two aircraft carriers, billions and Billions of US tax dollars dumped into Israel. In Washington Jew rule. On Main Street of America, the Jew are looked like scum bags Jews love to use the word
    anti-semitism but to Millions and Millions of American’s It means the Jewish human filth problem. Just ask Ron Lauder.

    • Dec 16, 2019 @ 14:21 at 14:21
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      Hey amoeba-brain Fred: how much were you paid for your hate-filled verbal diarrhea…?

      • Dec 16, 2019 @ 15:38 at 15:38
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        he got nothing. jews got billions including his tax money on the other hand! hehe Poor Fred!

    • Dec 16, 2019 @ 15:52 at 15:52
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      Fred, you’ll get sodomized and you’ll like it…got it?

    • Dec 16, 2019 @ 16:32 at 16:32
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      Just remember that not all Tommy posts are actually Tommy…

      You right that the Zionist Ashkenazi influence in America is toxic and that its driving the antisemitic trope to cover this up. Israel needs to stand on its own two feet and not leach of American money, military or diplomacy. So America first and Israel last.

      • Dec 16, 2019 @ 18:41 at 18:41
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        America is little more than an immoral, corporate sh*thole who’s days are almost at an end…so screw ’em while they’re still around.

        • Dec 18, 2019 @ 19:38 at 19:38
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          who is going to do this for you, Tommy? because you obviously just blather on and make vague unprovable predictions on an anonymous forum with no accountability to truth or reality. quit talking about it if you are too scared to be on the frontline!

      • Dec 17, 2019 @ 11:43 at 11:43
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        “Just remember that not all Tommy posts are actually Tommy…”

        Just gotta love it!……………………………will the REAL “Tommy” stand up please!

        • Dec 18, 2019 @ 20:23 at 20:23
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          Tommy the commie and other western sympathizers of vile, vicious Islamist scum will get their just desserts. America forever, baby.

  • Dec 16, 2019 @ 14:35 at 14:35
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    It’s a message to Tump and whoever the Israeli PM is these days (anyone know?) – they’ll know what it means I suspect.

    • Dec 16, 2019 @ 17:04 at 17:04
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      You may enjoy reading the Kolbrin Bible Robert if you have not already. Its description of events pre-noah are remarkably similar to what is expected should Nibiru turn at to be true. Its explains the Hopi Indian legend of the blue/red star and the devastation that is unleashed when the red star appears.

  • Dec 16, 2019 @ 18:06 at 18:06
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    Maybe Israel and U.S.will be destroyed nuclear.That’s why I say U.S. needs to develop new atomic weapon.The soviets are no kidding.Believe me.

    • Dec 16, 2019 @ 18:44 at 18:44
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      The US will definitely be destroyed and sooner than we’d all like to think.

      • Dec 16, 2019 @ 19:11 at 19:11
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        Tommy, DEBKA readers are truly grateful to you for posting the latest private conversation you had with God.

        • Dec 16, 2019 @ 19:39 at 19:39
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          As i have said before and will say again not all posts under the name of Tommy are from Tommy. Certain people, mainly ziotrash enjoy the charade so its best to let them release their inner Ashkenazi in a safe space.

          • Dec 16, 2019 @ 21:01 at 21:01
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            This tommy is a degenerate, hate-filled reptile…

          • Dec 16, 2019 @ 21:11 at 21:11
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            How could you say that? I think Zionism is the greatest political movement the world has ever known.
            Why else do you think I come to this site?

          • Dec 17, 2019 @ 11:47 at 11:47
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            Just gotta love it!……………………………will the REAL “Tommy” stand up please!

  • Dec 16, 2019 @ 21:08 at 21:08
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    Russian & Iranian are match for US & Israel;) Give me a break, Russia and Iran, the blind is leading the blind.
    None of them is a match for ether US or Israel. This is just a fact.

    • Dec 16, 2019 @ 21:14 at 21:14
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      I, for my part, deep down know that Iran, and yes, even Russia, are no match for Israel.

    • Dec 17, 2019 @ 15:54 at 15:54
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      Chinese 2 Aircraft Carriers do not really challenge the US Navy or Japan’s Coast Guard both known for far sophisticated sea & air capabilities than China’s Carriers. Since the Chinese Carriers are Extremely Vulnerable to Submarine Attacks, particularly the US Navy Subs that Rule the Western Pacific!

  • Dec 16, 2019 @ 22:22 at 22:22
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    we broke up USSR into little fiefdoms and will do same to Iran.

  • Dec 16, 2019 @ 23:55 at 23:55
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    I’d prefer to see atomic weapons used on Iran.

  • Dec 17, 2019 @ 1:38 at 1:38
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    Trump will do nothing against Russia. Russia will allow Iranians to use Russian air bases to unload their troops, weapons, and technology for use against Israel and others. Israel will refrain from attacking lest it angers the Kremlin. Slowly, Iranian presence will grow. Iran and Saudis might make peace so that neither the US nor Israel can count on Saudi support. After all, the Houthis might strike Saudi Arabia again.
    Russia could retaliate against newly operational Israeli natural gas rigs in the Mediterranean.

    • Dec 17, 2019 @ 11:59 at 11:59
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      ” Iran and Saudis might make peace so that neither the US nor Israel can count on Saudi support.”

      @ Stephen,

      The Saudis cannot ever be counted on for support regardless.
      As for all of those other predictions, remember…………………….the Oprah is not over ’till the “fat lady” sings (sorry for my political incorrectness).

      • Dec 17, 2019 @ 15:56 at 15:56
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        Arabia can’t survive without the USA Protection.

  • Dec 17, 2019 @ 3:01 at 3:01
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    I’m going to get out of this well right after I finish this Playboy, iced down 12er with Hot pork skins and destroy you Jews and Saxons. To that fat old US Marine, your head is coming off first puke face Infidel! allah akbar baby!

    • Dec 17, 2019 @ 3:24 at 3:24
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      Are you feeling Hawkish?

  • Dec 17, 2019 @ 15:10 at 15:10
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    Debka needs to refresh their page once in a while so I can spew new antisemitic garbage to all my adoring zio-fans.

    • Dec 17, 2019 @ 16:21 at 16:21
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      Keep up the god work Tommy! You’re always a breath of fresh air!!

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