Completing the sale in a timely manner could become a win-win for both Moscow and Tehran or, at the very least, save some face in the two troubled capitals.
The Islamic Republic tends to rely on its domestic defense industrial base for most of its military needs. But in some areas, including fixed-wing jets, Tehran has turned to Russia and China for support.
The Yak-130 delivery seemingly confirms Russia is at least delivering something to Iran after everything Tehran has supplied Moscow over the past 18 months.