Think the Iranians started exploring the Mixed Fighter Force concept in the 80s with the F-14 in the AEW role. As I understand it, the Persian Cats had the same AWG-9 radar system, though whether it and other sub systems were degraded by much over the US product, I don't know. Also never knew if they had the Phoenix though - somehow, I think not.
Looks as if the new wonder fighter has a tiny radar like its forebear, so the few -if any - serviceable Tomcats could have a useful future yet.
Conan