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Iran Secures €500M Arms Deal with Russia Amid Tensions

2/22/2026

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Iran reportedly signed a secret arms deal worth 500 million euros with Russia's state arms exporter to obtain 500 Verba launch units and 2,500 9M336 missiles for delivery 2027–2029.
The agreement was negotiated between Russia's state arms exporter and Iran's Ministry of Defense.
This follows U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites aimed at weakening its capabilities.
Iranian officials say they have recovered and strengthened their military.

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Iran reportedly signed a secret arms deal worth 500 million euros with Russia's state arms exporter to obtain 500 Verba launch units and 2,500 9M336 missiles for delivery 2027–2029.
The agreement was negotiated between Russia's state arms exporter and Iran's Ministry of Defense.
This follows U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites aimed at weakening its capabilities.
Iranian officials say they have recovered and strengthened their military.