Rocket launcher deal illustrates deepening Russia-Iran relations

What happened: Russia agreed a 2024 deal to supply Iran with 90 advanced missile launchers, the Financial Times reported, citing documents from a major Russian defence manufacturer. Al Jazeera could not confirm delivery. Key numbers: 90 missile launchers; deal agreed in 2024; LMUR weapon entered service in 2022; strategic partnership treaty signed January 2025 and Why it matters: The report illustrates deepening Russia-Iran military ties since 2022. Analysts told the FT that Russia's support is operationally helpful to Iran but not a game changer, as Moscow balances other relationships.

Russia agreed a 2024 deal to supply Iran with 90 advanced missile launchers, the Financial Times reported, citing documents from a major Russian defence manufacturer. Al Jazeera could not confirm delivery.

The report illustrates deepening Russia-Iran military ties since 2022. Analysts told the FT that Russia's support is operationally helpful to Iran but not a game changer, as Moscow balances other relationships.