Iran-Russia Secret Deal: Verba Missiles to Trap US Air Force, Boost Iran's Defense

• A secret arms deal worth 500 million euros between Iran and Russia has been reported by the Financial Times.
• Russia will supply 500 'Verba' launch units and 2,500 '9M336' surface-to-air missiles to Iran over three years.
• The Verba (9K333 system) is a shoulder-launched, portable air defense weapon capable of targeting objects from 500 meters to 6.5 kilometers and altitudes of 10 meters to 4.5 kilometers.
• Its advanced three-channel seeker system (ultraviolet, near-infrared, mid-infrared) makes it highly accurate and resistant to decoys, unlike ordinary heat-seeking missiles.
• The Verba can effectively engage fighter jets, helicopters, drones, and cruise missiles, providing a significant boost to Iran's air defense capabilities, especially against low-altitude threats.