Rocket launcher deal illustrates deepening Russia-Iran relations

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: November 6, 2026Country: Russia

World / International

Rocket launcher deal illustrates deepening Russia-Iran relations

Russia reportedly agreed in 2024 to supply Iran with 90 advanced launchers for the LMUR guided missile, the Financial Times reported, citing documents from a Russian defence manufacturer. Designed for Mi-28 attack helicopters that Iran already possesses, the launchers can carry a precision weapon widely used by Russian forces in Ukraine; Al Jazeera could not confirm whether the order had been delivered. The report emerged after Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei visited Moscow with a message from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and discussed further bilateral cooperation.

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