00:19Iran has quietly inked a 500 million euro arms deal with Russia, acquiring thousands
00:26of advanced shoulder-fired missiles, a move sending shockwaves through Washington and
00:31global capitals alike. According to leaked Russian documents, Tehran is set to receive
00:38500 man-portable Vrba launchers and 2,500 9M336 missiles over the next three years,
00:46with deliveries scheduled in phases from 2027 to 2029. Negotiations were reportedly handled
00:54directly between Rosoboran export and Iran's Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces logistics.
01:01The deal comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Last year, U.S. forces targeted
01:08Iran's key nuclear facilities in a series of strikes, aiming to curb Tehran's strategic
01:14capabilities. While Washington claimed substantial damage, preliminary intelligence suggested Iran's
01:21nuclear program suffered only temporary setbacks. Iranian officials have since emphasized that
01:28their military strength has recovered and is more formidable than ever. This agreement underscores
01:34a deepening strategic partnership between Moscow and Tehran. While not a mutual defense pact,
01:41the two nations have coordinated military exercises, including Russian naval operations with the Iranian
01:47fleet in the Gulf of Oman. Analysts warned that the infusion of advanced missile systems could
01:54dramatically alter the regional balance, providing Iran with a robust tactical capability to deter U.S.
02:01operations or escalate confrontations with Israel and its allies. For Washington, the deal raises urgent
02:09concerns. A heavily armed Iran backed by Russian hardware could complicate U.S. military planning and heighten
02:17the risk of miscalculation. Experts fear that what was once a localized U.S.-Iran standoff could evolve
02:25into a broader strategic confrontation with far-reaching global implications. The world now watches closely.
02:33Will this missile pact embolden Tehran's posture, or is it another step toward a high-stakes standoff with
02:40the United States?
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