ROCKET LAUNCHER DEAL ILLUSTRATES DEEPENING RUSSIA - IRAN RELATIONS

What happened: Russia agreed in 2024 to supply Iran with 90 advanced missile launchers, the Financial Times reported, citing documents from a major Russian defence manufacturer. Moscow confirmed close relations with Tehran. Key numbers: 90 missile launchers; deal agreed in 2024; LMUR missile entered service in 2022; strategic partnership treaty signed Why it matters: The report came a day after a senior Iranian official visited Moscow to discuss expanding a defence pact, and analysts told the FT that Russia's support is operationally helpful to Iran but not a game changer in the war. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Russia agreed in 2024 to supply Iran with 90 advanced missile launchers, the Financial Times reported, citing documents from a major Russian defence manufacturer. Moscow confirmed close relations with Tehran.

The report came a day after a senior Iranian official visited Moscow to discuss expanding a defence pact, and analysts told the FT that Russia's support is operationally helpful to Iran but not a game changer in the war.