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However, recent Israeli operations have shone a harsh spotlight on the fragility of this alliance. Israel's use of advanced stealth aircraft, including F-35 fighters, along with electronic warfare and precise intelligence, has effectively penetrated Iran's defenses. The Israeli military reports having achieved uncontested air superiority over Iran, including its capital, Tehran, highlighting a significant failure of Iran’s Russian-supplied air defense systems—most notably the long-range S-300 missile platform. This failure undercuts Russian military credibility, as Moscow markets these systems globally as reliable deterrents to Western air superiority. The fact that Israeli forces can operate with near impunity demonstrates a technological gap that challenges Moscow's narrative of military strength.