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Will Iran buy French warplanes?

With restrictions set to come off in the medium term, Iran has an even greater incentive to modernize its antiquated air force.

A group of Mirage fighter planes prepare to take off during a visit to the air force 499th wing as part of a model unit's tour organised by the Taiwan Ministry of National Defense, in Hsinchu, August 29, 2008.  REUTERS/Nicky Loh  (TAIWAN) - RTR21SWA
A group of Mirage fighter planes prepares to take off in Hsinchu, Taiwan, Aug. 29, 2008. — REUTERS/Nicky Loh

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