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Russia-Iran arms ties
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The Financial Times reported on Thursday that Moscow agreed to supply Iran with 90 missile launchers. The US sanctioned three parties for aiding Iranian air defences, and Putin met the secretary of Iran's Security Council in Moscow, TASS reports.
Russia and Iran have drawn closer militarily in recent years, with Moscow and Tehran exchanging defence support while both face Western sanctions. The United States opposes the cooperation and has sanctioned parties it accuses of helping Iran's military capabilities, including its air defences.
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Friday, 6 November 2026 · GeopoliticsRussia deepens military support for Iran
The Financial Times reported on Thursday that Moscow agreed to supply 90 missile launchers to Iran. The US sanctioned three parties for aiding Iranian air defences, and Putin met the secretary of Iran's Security Council in Moscow, TASS reports.