Iran Reportedly Buys Shoulder-Launched Missile Systems from Russia in Secret Deal

According to the Financial Times, Iran is purchasing shoulder-launched missile systems from Russia as part of a secret $500 million agreement.

22 Feb, 17:29 — 22 Feb, 18:00

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it highlights deepening military cooperation between Iran and Russia, potentially circumventing international sanctions and impacting regional power balances. The acquisition of advanced shoulder-launched missiles could enhance Iran's defensive capabilities and pose a threat to air traffic in conflict zones, escalating geopolitical tensions.

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Both outlets report that Iran has agreed to a secret deal with Russia to acquire shoulder-launched missile systems, citing the Financial Times. Coverage is largely aligned, focusing on the core facts of the reported agreement, though there are minor differences in the reported financial details.

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telexcenter-leftcenter-leftneutralstraightforward reporting of financial times report

in-cypruscentercenterneutralfactual reporting, citing external source

Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is balanced, with both outlets providing factual reporting based on a third-party source without apparent political spin.

What sources agree on

Iran agreed a secret arms deal with Russia.
The deal involves the acquisition of shoulder-launched missile systems.
The Financial Times (FT) is the source of this report.

Where they diverge

Reported monetary value of the deal

in-cyprus

Reports the deal value as 500 million euros ($589 million).

telex

Reports the deal value as 500 million dollars.

Key claims3 agreed · 2 unverified

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Iran agreed a secret arms deal with Russia.

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The deal is for shoulder-fired missile systems.

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The Financial Times reported this story.

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Specific quantity and type of missiles involved in the deal

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The deal's value in euros

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in-cyprus

Iran agreed secret shoulder-fired missile deal with Russia, FT reports

telex

FT: Irán egy titkos megállapodás keretében vállról indítható rakétarendszereket vásárol az oroszoktól

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Iranpurchaser of missile systems Russiaseller of missile systems Financial Timesoriginal source of the report

Coverage Timeline

First report: telex · 22 Feb, 17:29|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 31m|Window: 31m

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telex22 Feb, 17:29First to report

FT: Irán egy titkos megállapodás keretében vállról indítható rakétarendszereket vásárol az oroszoktól

in-cyprus22 Feb, 18:00Latest update

Iran agreed secret shoulder-fired missile deal with Russia, FT reports

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in-cyprus1h ago

Iran agreed secret shoulder-fired missile deal with Russia, FT reports

Iran agreed a secret 500 million euro ($589 million) arms deal with Russia to acquire thousands of advanced shoulder-fired missiles, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. The agreement, signed in Moscow in December, commits Russia to deliver 500 man-portable “Verba” launch units and 2,500 “9M336” missiles over three years, the FT said, citing leaked Russian […]

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telex2h ago

FT: Irán egy titkos megállapodás keretében vállról indítható rakétarendszereket vásárol az oroszoktól

A Financial Times szerint 500 millió dolláros ügyletről van szó.

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Iran Reportedly Buys Shoulder-Launched Missile Systems from Russia in Secret Deal

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Iran agreed secret shoulder-fired missile deal with Russia, FT reports

FT: Irán egy titkos megállapodás keretében vállról indítható rakétarendszereket vásárol az oroszoktól

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FT: Irán egy titkos megállapodás keretében vállról indítható rakétarendszereket vásárol az oroszoktól

Iran agreed secret shoulder-fired missile deal with Russia, FT reports

Read at source (2 outlets)

Iran agreed secret shoulder-fired missile deal with Russia, FT reports

FT: Irán egy titkos megállapodás keretében vállról indítható rakétarendszereket vásárol az oroszoktól

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