Event Brief
Aug 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
US bought 21 MiG-29 fighters to counter Iran nuclear delivery
By The BriefBrief
The US purchased 21 Russian MiG-29 fighters, missiles, and support equipment to prevent Iran acquiring a nuclear delivery system.
WHO: US military
WHAT: Purchased 21 Russian MiG-29 Fulcrum fighters, 500 missiles, and support equipment
WHEN: Reported Aug 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
WHERE: Ohio, USA
WHY: To stop Iran from gaining a nuclear weapons delivery system after Iran inspected nuclear-capable MiG-29s.
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