Iran and Russia Sign Secret €500 Million Anti-Aircraft Missile Deal

Iran and Russia have reportedly signed a secret €500 million contract for 500 Verba launchers and 2,500 anti-aircraft missiles, with deliveries planned between 2027 and 2029.

22 Feb, 16:00 — 23 Feb, 21:47

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Why this matters

This secret deal signifies deepening military cooperation between Iran and Russia, potentially bolstering Iran's air defense capabilities and further complicating geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East. It could also indicate Russia's willingness to supply advanced weaponry despite international sanctions and concerns from Western powers.

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Both news outlets report on a secret €500 million deal between Iran and Russia for anti-aircraft missiles, largely aligning on the core details of the agreement. While the Financial Times provides an initial overview, Klix.ba offers more specific figures regarding the quantity of missiles and launchers, as well as the delivery timeline.

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FTcentercenteranalyticalfactual reporting of leaked defense contract

klix-bacentercenterneutraldetailed reporting on defense procurement agreement

Coverage leans: balanced

Both outlets present a factual account of the alleged missile deal without discernible political bias, focusing on the details of the agreement.

What sources agree on

Iran and Russia signed a secret deal.
The deal is worth approximately €500 million.
The deal involves anti-aircraft missile systems.
The missile system is identified as 'Verba'.

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Iran and Russia signed a secret contract.

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The contract is worth approximately €500 million.

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The deal is for 'Verba' man-portable anti-aircraft missile systems.

Coverage gaps

The specific number of Verba launchers (500) and missiles (2,500) included in the deal.

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The planned delivery timeline for the missile systems, from 2027 to 2029.

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The deal was signed in December 2025 in Moscow with Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport.

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MissingFT

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Story evolution

The narrative shifted from a general announcement of a secret deal to a more detailed account specifying quantities, signing parties, and timelines.

Initial Leak and AnnouncementFeb 22

The story breaks with reports of a secret €500 million missile deal between Iran and Russia.

Detailed ConfirmationFeb 23

Further details emerge, specifying the quantity of launchers and missiles, the signing date, and delivery timeline.

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Pripreme u Tehranu: Iran i Rusija potpisali tajni ugovor od 500 miliona eura za nabavku 2.500 protuzračnih raketa

Iran agreed secret shoulder-fired missile deal with Russia

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Key entities

Iranpurchaser of missile systems Russiaseller of missile systems RosoboronexportRussian state arms exporter Verbaman-portable anti-aircraft missile system

Coverage Timeline

First report: FT · 22 Feb, 16:00|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 1d 6h|Window: 1d 6h

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FT22 Feb, 16:00First to report

Iran agreed secret shoulder-fired missile deal with Russia

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klix-ba23 Feb, 21:47Latest update

Pripreme u Tehranu: Iran i Rusija potpisali tajni ugovor od 500 miliona eura za nabavku 2.500 protuzračnih raketa

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klix-ba2d ago

Pripreme u Tehranu: Iran i Rusija potpisali tajni ugovor od 500 miliona eura za nabavku 2.500 protuzračnih raketa

Iran je u decembru 2025. u Moskvi potpisao tajni ugovor vrijedan oko 500 miliona eura s ruskim Rosoboronexportom za 500 Verba lansera i 2.500 raketa, uz isporuke planirane od 2027. do 2029. godine.

By Piše: D. Dž.

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FT3d ago

Iran agreed secret shoulder-fired missile deal with Russia

Leaks reveal €500mn contract for man-portable ‘Verba’ system to rebuild Tehran’s air defences

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Pripreme u Tehranu: Iran i Rusija potpisali tajni ugovor od 500 miliona eura za nabavku 2.500 protuzračnih raketa

Iran agreed secret shoulder-fired missile deal with Russia

Right-leaning

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Iran agreed secret shoulder-fired missile deal with Russia

Pripreme u Tehranu: Iran i Rusija potpisali tajni ugovor od 500 miliona eura za nabavku 2.500 protuzračnih raketa

Read at source (2 outlets)

Pripreme u Tehranu: Iran i Rusija potpisali tajni ugovor od 500 miliona eura za nabavku 2.500 protuzračnih raketa

Iran agreed secret shoulder-fired missile deal with Russia

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