Iran Secures Russian “Aircraft-Killer” Missiles as U.S.–Iran Tensions Escalate

2026-02-24 - 13:18

Iran Secures Russian “Aircraft-Killer” Missiles as U.S.–Iran Tensions Escalate Amid rising U.S.–Iran tensions, Iran has reportedly agreed to a secret €500 million arms deal with Russia to acquire advanced shoulder‐fired Verba surface‐to‐air missiles, capable of threatening low‐flying aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, and drones. Leaked documents suggest the agreement, signed in Moscow in December 2025, will