Russia and Iran Sign $589M Secret Deal for Advanced Air Defenses

Russia and Iran signed a secret €495M arms deal for modern Verba air defense systems following leaked documents published by the Financial Times.The agreement, signed in Moscow in December, includes the delivery of 500 portable launch units and 2,500 missiles between 2027 and 2029 to bolster Iranian defenses.This development follows a formal request by Tehran in July after USA strikes on nuclear sites and occurs as Washington increases military pressure in the region.