WITH FRIENDS LIKE THIS
Ali Motahari, Deputy Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, criticized Russia for refusing to sell S-400 systems and failing to deliver Su-35 jets, despite Tehran’s support.
He said the recent 12-day war with Israel made it even clearer that Moscow is unwilling to stand behind Iran.
I think I remember reading Putin say he offered them help previously but Iran refused so I guess he just said fuggit.