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Russia deepened Iran support with missile launcher deal

Russia has agreed to provide Iran with 90 APU-L missile launchers for Mi-28 attack helicopters, according to a Financial Times report cited by multiple outlets. The deal involves precision-guided missile launchers of the type Russian forces use in Ukraine. Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei was in Moscow discussing a broader cooperation treaty with President Vladimir Putin when the agreement emerged. The transfer marks a deepening of military ties between the two countries since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

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  • ✓ Russia agreed to supply Iran with 90 APU-L missile launchers for Mi-28 helicopters.
  • ✓ The launchers are for precision-guided missiles of the type Russian forces use in Ukraine.
  • ✓ Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss a cooperation treaty.
  • ✓ Military cooperation between Russia and Iran has deepened since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 26 independent reporting domains (88% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Financial Times reported a finalized deal for 90 APU-L launchers, moving beyond earlier reports of talks for advanced missiles.

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  1. Russia agrees to supply Iran with 90 helicopter missile launchers

    Russia has agreed to provide Iran with 90 APU-L missile launchers for Mi-28 attack helicopters, according to a Financial Times report cited by multiple outlets. The deal involves precision-guided missile launchers of the type Russian forces use in Ukraine. Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei was in Moscow discussing a broader cooperation treaty with President Vladimir Putin when the agreement emerged. The transfer marks a deepening of military ties between the two countries since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

    Why it matters

    Moscow and Tehran have expanded defense cooperation since 2022, including Iranian-supplied drones used by Russia in Ukraine. This launcher deal reverses the flow, giving Iran advanced Russian hardware for its helicopter fleet. It also contradicts recent claims by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump that Putin is doing little to help Iran. The agreement coincides with talks on a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty.

    What is confirmed

    • Russia agreed to supply Iran with 90 APU-L missile launchers for Mi-28 helicopters.
    • The launchers are for precision-guided missiles of the type Russian forces use in Ukraine.
    • Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss a cooperation treaty.
    • Military cooperation between Russia and Iran has deepened since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The deal may include broader transfers of Su-35 fighters and S-400 air defense systems.
    • Ukrainian intelligence assessed the K-10 contract for APU-L launchers was destined for Iran.

    What to watch next

    • Signing and ratification of the Russia-Iran comprehensive strategic partnership treaty
    • Delivery timeline and operational deployment of the 90 launchers in Iran
    • Potential Western sanctions response targeting the Russian defense manufacturer involved
    Sources used for this update (27)
    1. www.aljazeera.com — Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
    2. www.iranintl.com — صفحه اصلی | Iran International
    3. timesofindia.indiatimes.com — Saudi Arabia Turns To Iran Amid Houthi Strikes, Dealing Trump A Major Gulf Blow? - Times of India Videos
    4. www.thedailybeast.com — How Trump Just Proved He’s America’s Worst Ever Traitor
    5. Financial Times — Russia deepened Iran support with missile launcher deal
    6. Iran International — Russia agreed to supply Iran with 90 advanced missile launchers - FT
    7. UNITED24 Media — Russia Agreed to Supply Iran 90 Launchers for Missiles Used Against Ukraine
    8. Українські Національні Новини (УНН) — Russia has agreed to supply Iran with 90 missile launchers — FT
    9. Army Recognition — Russia's Reported Missile Launcher Deal Highlights Potential Shift in Iran's Mi-28 Helicopter Capabilities
    10. Caspian Post — Russia Approves Supply of 90 Missile Launchers to Iran
    11. ua.news — Russia is preparing to transfer 90 missile launchers to Iran – FT
    12. The Daily Beast — Trump’s Claim That Vladimir Putin Is Not Helping Tehran Crumbles as Secret Russia-Iran Deal Revealed
    confidence 88%
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