Iran will receive several Russian Su-35 fighter jets by March as part of a military order that includes defense systems, missiles and helicopters, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported, citing an interview with an MP, Bloomberg reports..

Shahriar Heydari, a member of the Islamic Republic's parliamentary commission on national security and foreign policy, did not specify the number of aircraft ordered..

“Most of these weapons will soon enter the country. For example, Su-35 fighter jets will arrive in Iran early next year,” Heidari said, referring to the Persian calendar year starting March 21..

Iran forged closer ties with Russia after invading Ukraine and provided Moscow with military drones to fight the war, prompting tougher sanctions and harsh condemnation from the US and the European Union.

Heidari's comments also come at a time when the Islamic Republic is facing growing international condemnation for its brutal crackdown on anti-government unrest and executions of protesters..

Earlier it was reported that Iran may postpone the supply of missiles to Russia until October.