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, commits Russia to deliver 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. The Financial Times and other sources, including the South China Morning Post and The Hindu, have reported on the deal, emphasizing its implications for regional stability amid escalating tensions between Iran and the US, particularly with former President Trump threatening military action if negotiations over Iran's nuclear program do not progress.