A deputy commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force announced on Saturday, Oct 20, that the IRIAF is manufacturing 2 new pilot training jets, Fars news agency reported.

Iranian Air Force Deputy Commander for Training General Manouchehr Yazdani told FNA that irrespective of the sanctions against Iran, the country “is facing no problem for procuring training jets.”

"Kowsar 88 and Azarakhsh training jets are among the projects that are underway. The conceptual studies have been done and the blueprints have been prepared completely," he stated.

"Similar to 'Saeqeh' (Thunderbolt), these jets will come into operation soon," Yazdani stated.