Rocket launcher deal illustrates deepening Russia-Iran relations

Report of deal comes as top Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei discusses developing strategic cooperation treaty with Putin.Russia has supplied Iran with 90 advanced missile launchers, reports have said, as Moscow confirmed its close relations with Tehran.Russia agreed a deal in 2024 to supply Iran with 90 advanced missile launchers, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing documents from a major Russian defence manufacturer.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Abdul El-Sayed did not have to become less Muslim to winlist 2 of 3Tech stock rout, driven by US AI fears, continues in Asian tradinglist 3 of 3Court grants ex-Malaysian PM Najib house arrest after $12m royal pardonend of listThe report came a day after a senior Iranian official visited Moscow to discuss expanding a defence pact signed last year, and illustrates that Russia continues to deepen relations despite seeking the support of the United States for its narrative concerning the war in Ukraine.The launchers are designed to carry Russia’s light multipurpose guided missile, known as the LMUR or Izdeliye 305. The precision weapon, capable of striking moving targets, entered military service in 2022 and ...