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It's not a choice though. Iran has to afford something like the Su-57 in enough numbers. If 200 is not possible, then 100. Apart from Su-57, Iran also needs 200+ Gripen E class fighters.
Not to mention a full tier air defence capability from Pantsir and Tor to Buk and S-400.
Of course, you will need to properly train your personnel or you will only have a glass force, like the rest of the Middle East.
Nothing's gonna work without air power. This is the US we are talking about.
Once hypersonic weapons come online, Iran's airfields will be targeted. Better to invest in S-500s to first protect the airfields holding 20 billion in merchandise.
In the mean time, stock up on long range cruise missiles and long range anti-ship missiles. And MRBMs, and nukes prevent wars.