Recent reports confirm that Iran has finalized a secret arms deal with Russia worth €500 million ($589 million) to acquire advanced shoulder-fired missiles. The agreement, signed in Moscow in December 2025, includes the delivery of 500 man-portable 'Verba' launch units and 2,500 '9M336' missiles over three years, with deliveries scheduled in three tranches from 2027 to 2029. This information was disclosed by the Financial Times, which cited leaked Russian documents and sources familiar with the deal. The deal aims to enhance Iran's air defenses, which have been significantly weakened during its recent conflict with Israel.